Grants Pass, OR vs Medford, OR

Grants Pass is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Grants Pass scores 100 compared to 108 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 Grants Pass is $1,160/month compared to $1,321/month in Medford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grants Pass is more affordable at $364,200 median vs $387,000.

Median household income in Grants Pass is $56,877 compared to $70,497 in Medford (-19.3%). While Medford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grants Pass spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Medford.

Climate-wise, Medford is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Grants Pass. Grants Pass receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 18.4" in Medford.