Gresham, OR vs Tigard, OR

Gresham is moderately more affordable than Tigard, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Gresham scores 119 compared to 138 for Tigard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tigard 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 $1,732/month in Tigard — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gresham is more affordable at $440,000 median vs $585,700.

Median household income in Gresham is $73,608 compared to $105,008 in Tigard (-29.9%). While Tigard 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 19.8% in Tigard.

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 Tigard.