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Biddeford, ME vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Biddeford?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.6 years older than in Biddeford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Biddeford?
- Medford housing costs are 6.9% less expensive than Biddeford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Biddeford?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Biddeford.

Things to do in Biddeford?
Biddeford is a city located between Portland and Saco in the southern part of Maine. It has a population of approximately 21,000 residents and is situated along the Gulf of Maine. The town was founded in 1630 by Abraham Preble and later incorporated in 1762. Biddeford offers access to several beaches, shopping centers, the University of New England, local parks and the Downtown Industrial Historic District where it was an economic center for textiles until 1950s.

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.

 Biddeford, MEMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$58,142  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$404,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Biddeford    3 Reviews

The cost of living in Maine is very high. I moved to Biddeford from Boston so we could afford to buy our first home. We had just had a baby and felt it was important to  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't live in Biddeford, but I visit frequently and it is a nice little Maine town. It has a little of the strip growth and still maintains the older part of town.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Was big in sheeting and blankets. Very large portionof the people are  More

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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

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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

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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

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