Iowa City, Iowa vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 17.3% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,658 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Medford
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Iowa City, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower