Medford, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.4% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,299 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Portland
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Medford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher