Medford, WI vs Randolph, WI

Randolph is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 71 compared to 67 for Randolph, 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 $689/month in Randolph — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Randolph is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $60,813 in Randolph (-12.6%). Randolph offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Medford spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Randolph.