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Gresham, OR vs Coon Rapids, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Coon Rapids or is it cheaper to live in Gresham?
- Coon Rapids is 18.1% less expensive than Gresham.

Which city has more affordable housing, Coon Rapids or Gresham?
- Coon Rapids housing costs are 29.4% less expensive than Gresham housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gresham or is Health Care more affordable in Coon Rapids.
- Health related expenses are 17.9% less in Coon Rapids.
 Gresham, ORCoon Rapids, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.6100
 Food & Groceries101.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.4100
 Housing142.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$292,100$338,100
 Utilities83  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock109.8100
 Miscellaneous140.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Coon Rapids    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Alaska, Arizona and currently the twin cities. This place has the best health care of any place I've lived! Lots of physicians makes it easy to be seen.   More

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Over 17 years ago

Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is a wonderful place to have a family, there is a lot to do, the schools are good and the four seasons give the  More

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Over 18 years ago

i live in Minnesota and to be honest i cant stand 12 inc snow storm last week the weather is unbelievable winter here sucks and winter is 8 to 9 month cant wait to move  More

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