Greenville, WI vs Medford, WI

The cost of living difference between Greenville, WI and Medford, WI is dramatic. Medford is 38% cheaper than Greenville, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Greenville has a cost index of 98 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 Greenville is $1,219/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $337,100.

Median household income in Greenville is $110,103 compared to $53,173 in Medford (+107.1%). While Greenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Medford.