Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Medford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 72.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $129,354 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Medford
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Medford, MA
Compared to Portage, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.2% higher

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