Medford, WI vs Phillips, WI

Phillips is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 71 compared to 65 for Phillips, 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 Medford is $809/month compared to $808/month in Phillips — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Phillips is more affordable at $93,000 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $46,250 in Phillips (+15%). 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 Medford spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Phillips.