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Measure GreshamOregon, United States Remove Gresham VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Vancouver
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.7 7.4
Connector Score 8.9 9.4
Safety 7.0 6.0
Affordability 4.7 5.2
Transportation 10.0 10.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0 7.0
Walkability 5.0 4.9
Things to do 5.8 8.6
Food & dining 6.9 6.8
Places to stay 5.9 7.7
Nature & outdoors 6.5 8.0
Scenic value 6.0 8.5
Family friendliness 4.4 7.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.3 5.5
Nightlife 4.7 4.9
Remote-work friendliness 5.8 6.6
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 7.1 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $152
Mid-range $188 $221
Luxury $320 $414
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 118 113
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,600 CA$2,850
Median home price $458,700 CA$1,950,000
Population 112K 662K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gresham — 6 h 14 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel, History, Skiing Car-free travel, Outdoors, Beaches
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: June to September Peak: June to September, with cruise season a…

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