West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 15.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,290 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Medford
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to West Des Moines, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher