Gresham, OR vs Hillsboro, OR

Gresham is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Gresham scores 119 compared to 134 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gresham is $1,508/month compared to $1,896/month in Hillsboro — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gresham is more affordable at $440,000 median vs $483,400.

Median household income in Gresham is $73,608 compared to $103,207 in Hillsboro (-28.7%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gresham spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 52.5°F). Gresham receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 35.9" in Hillsboro.