Independence, WI vs Medford, WI

Independence, WI and Medford, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Independence scores 71 while Medford scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Independence is $856/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Medford has cheaper rent, Independence actually has lower median home values ($152,600 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Independence is $54,967 compared to $53,173 in Medford (+3.4%). While Independence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Independence spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Medford.