Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gresham, OR
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren 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 ✓ Safer
Population
113,525
Warren
Michigan
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High
Population
138,588 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Gresham, OR
Pros
24% less violent crime than Warren
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (5.8%)
Households earn $7,804 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 32°F
More college-educated — 23.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $411,700
Higher rents — median is $1,452/mo
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Warren
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $242k less ($169,300 vs $411,700)
Rent averages $313/mo less ($1,139 vs $1,452)
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Gresham
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Gresham by $7,804/yr
Higher unemployment (7.4% vs 5.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Gresham
Median Income
$7,804
$69,437 vs $61,633/yr
Gresham
Violent Crime
24% lower
410.2 vs 541.8 per 100k
Gresham
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.4% unemployment
Warren
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Median Home Value
$242k less
$169,300 vs $411,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.6⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $411,700⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,452⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,437 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 25.9 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 | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 143⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 74 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% ✓ Higher | 86.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.7°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 81.6°F | 83.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.7" | 29.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,525 | 138,588 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gresham's cost of living index is 106.6 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 13 of 23 categories. Gresham wins 10 and Warren 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 Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($411,700 vs $169,300 median home), income ($69,437 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gresham, OR and Warren, MI are about 1,950 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.