What is a pro or con of living in Medford, Massachusettscompared to South Hadley, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Medford.

What salary do I need to live in Medford, Massachusetts copmared to South Hadley, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in South Hadley, Massachusetts should increase to $156,793 in Medford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH HADLEY vs. MEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 56.8% more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $156,793 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Medford
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts

South Hadley, MA vs. Medford, MA

Compared to South Hadley, Medford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

155.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

25.6% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Hadley, MA vs. Medford, MA

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