Medford, WI vs Seymour, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Medford is 24.9% cheaper than Seymour. With a cost index of 71 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Medford to Seymour should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $809/month compared to $1,417/month in Seymour — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $232,500.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $92,614 in Seymour (-42.6%). While Seymour 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 18.4% in Seymour.