Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Jacksonville, FL
🏆 Jacksonville leads 16 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,437 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
113,525
Jacksonville
Florida
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
99.2 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,138
Violent Crime Index
164⚠ High
Population
950,203 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
34% less violent crime than Jacksonville
Households earn $5,299 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $411,700
Higher rents — median is $1,452/mo
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.8%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Pros
Homes cost $169k less ($243,000 vs $411,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (4.8%)
Rent averages $171/mo less ($1,281 vs $1,452)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 47°F
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 31.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (623.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2494.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Gresham by $5,299/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Median Income
$5,299
$69,437 vs $64,138/yr
Gresham
Violent Crime
34% lower
410.2 vs 623.8 per 100k
Jacksonville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 99.2 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Jacksonville
Median Home Value
$169k less
$243,000 vs $411,700
Jacksonville
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
4.8% vs 5.8% unemployment
Jacksonville
Summer Heat
10.2°F warmer
July avg high 91.8°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Jacksonville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 99.2 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High | $243,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High | $1,281 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 ✓ Higher | $64,138 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 24.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 11.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 146⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 164⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 31.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 90.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | DUVAL |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 65.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 91.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" ✓ Drier | 53.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 950,203 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% | 57.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.7% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Jacksonville's 99.2 (US average = 100).
Jacksonville is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Jacksonville leads 16 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 7 and Jacksonville wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Gresham to Jacksonville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $243,000 median home), income ($69,437 vs $64,138), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Jacksonville, FL are about 2,424 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.