What is the cost of living in Medford, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Medford has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Medford has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Medford ranks as #51 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Medford ranks as the #49 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Medford Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Medford. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Medford is 106.
The Groceries index in Medford is 108.
The Health index in Medford is 140.
The Housing index in Medford is 105.
The Transportation index in Medford is 109.
The Utilities index in Medford is 107.
| Living Expense | Medford | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Medford Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Medford, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Medford is $406,688.
The Median Rent in Medford is $1,376.
The Median Income in Medford is $73,230.
The Home Value To Income in Medford is 5.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Medford is 0.23x.
Medford, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Medford Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Medford Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Medford Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Medford Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Medford
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Medford. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Grants Pass, OR has a cost of living index of 113, 0.9x Medford.
Ashland, OR has a cost of living index of 141, 1.2x Medford.
Central Point, OR has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Medford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Medford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass, OR | 39,311 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Ashland, OR | 21,259 | 141 | 1.2x |
| Central Point, OR | 19,216 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Eagle Point, OR | 9,839 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Yreka, CA | 7,820 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Talent, OR | 6,254 | 114 | 1.0x |
