Gresham, OR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$69,923
across all roles
Cost Index
95
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,450/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Gresham?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.67× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 95 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,704/mo, Gresham is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
95
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,450
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,704
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$61,386
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.67×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Gresham
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $213,390
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $208,873
- $205,813
- $198,002
- $195,581
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,828/mo
- $10,760/mo
- $10,667/mo
- $10,431/mo
- $10,287/mo
- $10,287/mo
- $10,156/mo
- $9,970/mo
- $9,495/mo
- $9,348/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Gresham
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.