Brooklyn, WI vs Medford, WI

The cost of living difference between Brooklyn, WI and Medford, WI is dramatic. Medford is 33.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Brooklyn has a cost index of 94 while Medford sits at 71, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $1,310/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 62% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $255,100.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $100,357 compared to $53,173 in Medford (+88.7%). While Brooklyn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Medford.