Waterloo, Iowa vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 42.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,042 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Medford
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Waterloo, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher