Medford, WI vs Woodville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Medford is 16.4% cheaper than Woodville. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Medford to Woodville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $809/month compared to $1,008/month in Woodville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $213,000.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $81,875 in Woodville (-35.1%). While Woodville 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 14.8% in Woodville.