Tacoma, Washington vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 13.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,347 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Medford
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Tacoma, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower