Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 24.5% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,217 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Medford
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Brookline, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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