Medford Metro Area, OR Cost of Living


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Medford cost of living score
105.6
More expensive
5.6% higher
than the US average
7.6% lower
than the Oregon average
Medford Ore Metro Area, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.6% higher than the U.S. average and 7.6% higher than the average for Oregon.

Medford Metro Area, OR

Housing costs in Medford?
A typical home costs $397,600, which is 17.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.1% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Medford costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Medford?
To live comfortably in Medford Ore Metro Area, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Medford?
The cost of living in Medford, OR Metro Area is higher than the US average as it stands at 105.6 compared to the US average cost of living which is 100. This is reflected in the median house value in the area which comes in significantly above the national average at $397,600 compared to $338,100. Clearly, this metro area has a much higher cost associated with it when it comes to housing and other costs of living. Despite this, Medford remains an attractive option for many people looking to live in a city with a strong economic foundation and beautiful natural surroundings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMedfordOregonUnited States
  105.6114.3100.0
  100.8100.4100
  105.394.6100.0
  130.9150.2100.0
  $397,600$468,400$338,100
  89.7%81.0%100.0%
  84.6107.1100.0
  116.5108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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