Salem, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 18.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,380 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Medford
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Salem, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower