Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 San Francisco leads 12 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,437
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
113,525
San Francisco
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
Homes cost $937k less ($411,700 vs $1,348,700)
Rent averages $864/mo less ($1,452 vs $2,316)
31% less violent crime than San Francisco
11% cheaper overall cost of living than San Francisco
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $67,252/yr
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $67,252 more per year on average
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 82°F
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Gresham
Violent Crime
31% lower
410.2 vs 596.5 per 100k
Gresham
Median Home Value
$937k less
$411,700 vs $1,348,700
Gresham
Summer Heat
19.8°F warmer
July avg high 81.6°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$67,252
$136,689 vs $69,437/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" | 30.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 39.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% ✓ Higher | 38.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Gresham is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Francisco leads 12 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 11 and San Francisco wins 12. 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 San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($69,437 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and San Francisco, CA are about 538 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.