What is a pro or con of living in Medford, Massachusettscompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Medford.

What salary do I need to live in Medford, Massachusetts copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $57,968 in Medford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. MEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 15.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,968 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Medford
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Medford, MA

Compared to Portland, Medford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.2% higher

Commute

13.2% lower

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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