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Amarillo, TX vs Gresham, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Gresham or is it cheaper to live in Amarillo?
- Gresham is 73.5% more expensive than Amarillo.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gresham or Amarillo?
- Gresham housing costs are 165.0% more expensive than Amarillo housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Amarillo or is Health Care more affordable in Gresham.
- Health related expenses are 10.8% less in Gresham.
 Amarillo, TXGresham, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock127.7100
 Food & Groceries91.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing53.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$423,700$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock105.0100
 Miscellaneous77.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 6 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Gresham    4 Reviews

First, EVERYTHING is close and conveniently located. Second, there is NO sales tax, so a $1.99 burger is $1.99. You don't have to figure out the tax on anything. Third,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beware of the I-Tax. It is costly. Not to mention if you are new to the area the I-Tax reflects on the entire Multnomah County area. Even if you rent you  More

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Over 19 years ago

there are more than 2 months of summer there, lived there my whole  More

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