Olympia, Washington vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 8.6% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $173,700 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Medford
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Olympia, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower