| | Medford, OR | Salem, OR | United States |
| Overall | 106.1 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.5 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Health | 105.3 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 123.2 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $376,700 | $399,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,900.0% | 7,930.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.3 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 116.7 | 103.6 | 100 |
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