Medford, OR vs Redmond, OR

Medford is moderately more affordable than Redmond, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 108 compared to 117 for Redmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $1,321/month compared to $1,479/month in Redmond — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $387,000 median vs $435,000.

Median household income in Medford is $70,497 compared to $79,789 in Redmond (-11.6%). While Redmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Medford spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Redmond.

Climate-wise, Medford is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Redmond. Medford receives more rainfall at 18.4" per year compared to 8.5" in Redmond.