Medford, WI vs Random Lake, WI

Medford is moderately more affordable than Random Lake, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 71 compared to 78 for Random Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Random Lake 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 $865/month in Random Lake — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $87,370 in Random Lake (-39.1%). While Random Lake 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 11.9% in Random Lake.