Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Vallejo, CA
🏆 Gresham leads 11 of 21 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
Vallejo
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
109.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,112 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
195⚠ High
Population
125,132 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
45% less violent crime than Vallejo
Rent averages $442/mo less ($1,452 vs $1,894)
Homes cost $104k less ($411,700 vs $515,500)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (5.8%)
Smaller class sizes — 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Vallejo by $16,675/yr
Vallejo, CA
Pros
Households earn $16,675 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 47°F
More college-educated — 27.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (739.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,894/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $515,500
Property crime (3990.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 109.2 (100 = US avg)
Gresham
Violent Crime
45% lower
410.2 vs 739.8 per 100k
Gresham
Median Home Value
$104k less
$411,700 vs $515,500
Gresham
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.0% unemployment
Vallejo
Median Income
$16,675
$86,112 vs $69,437/yr
Vallejo
Summer Heat
3.8°F warmer
July avg high 85.4°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 109.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $515,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,894⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $86,112 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 36.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% ✓ Higher | 8.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 193⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 195⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 27.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 87.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Vallejo City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F | 57.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 85.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" | 21.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 125,132 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% | 58.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% | 17.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Vallejo's 109.2 (US average = 100).
Gresham is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Gresham leads 11 of 21 categories. Gresham wins 11 and Vallejo wins 10. 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 Vallejo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $515,500 median home), income ($69,437 vs $86,112), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Vallejo, CA are about 511 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.