Medford, Massachusetts vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 0.8% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,577 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
40% cheaper in Harvard
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Medford, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower