Crandon, WI vs Medford, WI

Crandon is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Crandon scores 62 compared to 71 for Medford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crandon is $597/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crandon is more affordable at $129,400 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Crandon is $50,729 compared to $53,173 in Medford (-4.6%). Medford does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Crandon spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Medford.