| | Medford, MA | Edina, MN | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.4 | 106.5 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 245.7 | 190.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $675,400 | $546,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,280.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.8 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.1 | 144.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Medford 
2 Reviews
Medford is still an affordable place to live compared to the surrounding communities of Somerville, Cambridge, Winchester, and Arlington. It has easy access to highways More
Quality housing still at affordable prices. A nice bedroom community 7 miles from downtown Boston with excellent access to Cape Cod and New More
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Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our More
I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice More
This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in More
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