Gresham, OR vs Keizer, OR

Keizer is moderately more affordable than Gresham, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Gresham scores 119 compared to 110 for Keizer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gresham 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 $1,375/month in Keizer — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keizer is more affordable at $396,700 median vs $440,000.

Median household income in Gresham is $73,608 compared to $81,217 in Keizer (-9.4%). Keizer offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gresham spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Keizer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.7°F vs 54.1°F). Gresham receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 40.1" in Keizer.