Medford, Massachusetts vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 7.1% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,450 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Emeryville
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Medford, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower