2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Arroyo Grande, CA vs Medford, OR

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Arroyo Grande?
- The Median Age in Medford is 9.0 years younger than in Arroyo Grande.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Arroyo Grande?
- Medford housing costs are 58.4% less expensive than Arroyo Grande housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Arroyo Grande?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Arroyo Grande.

Things to do in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande, California lies within San Luis Obispo county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Dana Elementary School while also having shopping options near Arroyo Grande Village Square as well as multiple food spots including La Caseta

Things to do in Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Arroyo Grande, CAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$90,405  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$905,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

   |    Reply

People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arroyo Grande

Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

   |    Reply

My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

   |    Reply

We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Medford


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.