Keshena, WI vs Medford, WI

Keshena is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Keshena scores 61 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 Keshena is $638/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keshena is more affordable at $112,000 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Keshena is $41,375 compared to $53,173 in Medford (-22.2%). 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 Keshena spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Medford.