Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 13 of 23 categories
Gresham
Oregon
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,437
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High
Population
113,525 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
Homes cost $206k less ($411,700 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $710/mo less ($1,452 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $42,280/yr
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $42,280 more per year on average
27% less violent crime than Gresham
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Gresham
Median Home Value
$206k less
$411,700 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$42,280
$111,717 vs $69,437/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
27% lower
301.4 vs 410.2 per 100k
Tracy
Summer Heat
11.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.7% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Gresham is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tracy leads 13 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 10 and Tracy 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $617,300 median home), income ($69,437 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Tracy, CA are about 540 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.