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North Bend, OR vs Gresham, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Gresham or is it cheaper to live in North Bend?
- Gresham is 41.9% more expensive than North Bend.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gresham or North Bend?
- Gresham housing costs are 44.8% more expensive than North Bend housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Bend or is Health Care more affordable in Gresham.
- Health related expenses are 9.0% less in Gresham.
 North Bend, ORGresham, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock127.7100
 Food & Groceries99.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing98.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$423,700$338,100
 Utilities64  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock105.0100
 Miscellaneous99.7  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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