Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Lafayette, LA
🏆 Lafayette leads 14 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,437 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
113,525
Lafayette
Louisiana
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,850
Violent Crime Index
281⚠ High
Population
121,706 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
62% less violent crime than Lafayette
Households earn $10,587 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $411,700
Higher rents — median is $1,452/mo
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Pros
Homes cost $177k less ($234,900 vs $411,700)
Rent averages $430/mo less ($1,022 vs $1,452)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Gresham
More college-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 62°F vs 47°F
Cons
Violent crime (1066.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Gresham by $10,587/yr
Property crime (4347.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Median Income
$10,587
$69,437 vs $58,850/yr
Gresham
Violent Crime
62% lower
410.2 vs 1066.1 per 100k
Lafayette
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 87.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Lafayette
Median Home Value
$177k less
$234,900 vs $411,700
Lafayette
Summer Heat
9.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.0°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 87.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High | $234,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High | $1,022 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 ✓ Higher | $58,850 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 20.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% ✓ Higher | 8.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 251⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 281⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 207⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B (100) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 40.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 90.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Lafayette Parish |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 61.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 91.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" ✓ Drier | 64.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 121,706 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% | 56.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Lafayette's 87.0 (US average = 100).
Lafayette is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lafayette leads 14 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 9 and Lafayette wins 14. 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 Lafayette or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $234,900 median home), income ($69,437 vs $58,850), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Lafayette, LA are about 1,949 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.