Gresham, OR vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 47). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 110,685 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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