Portland, Maine vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 8.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $21,941 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Medford
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Portland, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower