Salary Needed to Live in Medford as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $20,648/year to live comfortably in Medford, OR — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$20,648
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$17,819
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,084
0% below national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Medford

ExpenseMedfordNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$105$113-7%
🛒 Groceries$25$17+47%
⚡ Utilities$12$14-14%
🚗 Transportation$23$26-12%
🛡️ Car Insurance$207$215-4%
🏥 Health Insurance$54$540%
Internet$66$65+2%
Phone$87$85+2%
Dining & Social$306$300+2%
Entertainment$122$120+2%
Personal Care$77$75+3%
Total Monthly$1,084$1,0840%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,084
Target savings (10%):$140/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,224
Effective tax rate:27%

Gross annual salary needed:$20,648

Other Household Types in Medford

Couple (No Kids)
$28,662/yr
$1,457/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$61,200/yr
$2,958/mo expenses
Retiree
$21,335/yr
$1,209/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Medford?
A single person needs approximately $20,648/year ($1,721/month gross) to live comfortably in Medford with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Medford?
A studio/1br in Medford costs approximately $105/month, which is the largest single expense at 10% of the total budget.
Is Medford affordable for a single person?
Medford is roughly average for single person costs, requiring a salary close to the national median.
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