Medford, WI vs Spring Green, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Medford is 15.6% cheaper than Spring Green. With a cost index of 71 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Medford to Spring Green should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $809/month compared to $1,012/month in Spring Green — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $238,000.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $89,375 in Spring Green (-40.5%). While Spring Green 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 13.6% in Spring Green.