Gresham, OR vs Santa Cruz, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Gresham leads in cost of living index (124 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $69,437). Gresham leads in crime level (11.2 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 110,685 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+54.4 |
D
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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