| | Medford, NY | Laurel, DE | United States |
| Overall | 147.1 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.7 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 125.2 | 113.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 146.2 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $441,500 | $245,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,540.0% | 10,390.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 113.4 | 91.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.3 | 89.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Medford 
4 Reviews
While the area is higher cost than other parts of the country, there are tons of restaurants, malls all within a short driving distance.
Very little public More
Nice place to live. taxes are high More
Middle class town. Very nice climate. All 4 seasons. None of which are too More
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Reviews for Laurel 2 Reviews
In the town of Laurel there are two properties taxes, town and country. Outside of town only has county. In town of Laurel there is city water, sewage and trash with a More
Laurel is place I moved to because a house was available at a time when a roof was the most important thing in my life. The people here are snooty for no reason. Jobs a More
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