Gresham, OR vs Perth Amboy, NJ
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
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 110,685 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+8.0 |
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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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66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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