Medford, OK vs Ralston, OK

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ralston is 24.8% cheaper than Medford. With a cost index of 49 vs 61, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ralston to Medford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $814/month compared to $475/month in Ralston — a 71% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ralston is more affordable at $40,400 median vs $65,600.

Median household income in Medford is $61,477 compared to $60,625 in Ralston (+1.4%). 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 Medford spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Ralston.