Dallas, Texas vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 52.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,990 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Medford
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Dallas, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher