2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Medford, OR vs Pocono, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Pocono or is it cheaper to live in Medford?
- Pocono is 10.6% less expensive than Medford.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pocono or Medford?
- Pocono housing costs are 33.4% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Medford or is Health Care more affordable in Pocono.
- Health related expenses are 9.2% less in Pocono.
 Medford, ORPocono, PAUnited States
 Overall106.194.9100
 Food & Groceries100.5102.4100
 Health105.395.6100
 Housing123.282.0100
 Median Home Cost$376,700$312,700$338,100
 Utilities8996100
 Transportation80.3111.8100
 Miscellaneous116.7107.0100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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Reviews for Pocono    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I like many things about my move from NYC to Tannersville, PA. The country view and the open roads are GREAT. The cost of living here is lower than the city and there  More

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Over 9 years ago

Sadly school and property taxes make this place next to impossible at the average local earnings rate. Supposedly PA has a ancient two tear tax structure that makes  More

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Over 17 years ago

The cost of living out weighs the Income  More

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