Seattle, Washington vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 8.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,003 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Medford
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Seattle, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.0% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher