Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Richmond, VA
🏆 Richmond leads 13 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,437 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High
Population
113,525
Richmond
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,606
Violent Crime Index
89 ✓ Safer
Population
227,171 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
Households earn $9,831 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $411,700
Higher rents — median is $1,452/mo
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Richmond
Richmond, VA
Pros
Homes cost $103k less ($308,300 vs $411,700)
18% less violent crime than Gresham
Rent averages $225/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,452)
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Gresham
Cons
Median income trails Gresham by $9,831/yr
Property crime (3179.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Median Income
$9,831
$69,437 vs $59,606/yr
Richmond
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Richmond
Violent Crime
18% lower
336.9 vs 410.2 per 100k
Richmond
Median Home Value
$103k less
$308,300 vs $411,700
Richmond
Summer Heat
7.9°F warmer
July avg high 89.5°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High | $308,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High | $1,227 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 ✓ Higher | $59,606 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 114⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Richmond City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 47.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 89.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" ✓ Less | 8.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 227,171 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% ✓ Higher | 43.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Richmond's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Richmond is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Richmond leads 13 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 10 and Richmond wins 13. 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 Richmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $308,300 median home), income ($69,437 vs $59,606), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Richmond, VA are about 2,358 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.