Medford, WI vs Port Washington, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Medford is 18.8% cheaper than Port Washington. With a cost index of 71 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Medford to Port Washington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $809/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $276,000.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (-34.8%). While Port Washington 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, more than the 15% in Port Washington.