Medford, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 29.0% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,516 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Medford, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher