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Big Spring, TX vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Big Spring?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.5 years older than in Big Spring.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Big Spring?
- Medford housing costs are 206.5% more expensive than Big Spring housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Big Spring?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Big Spring.

Things to do in Big Spring?
Big Spring is a city located in Howard County Texas As of 2018 its population was 27 267 making it one of the largest cities in the county It is home to several lakes and parks such as Comanche Trail Park which offers visitors swimming boating hiking biking and more In addition to activities offered outdoors Big Spring has a vibrant arts scene with multiple galleries theatres restaurants etc

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.

 Big Spring, TXMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$58,966  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$122,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Big Spring    4 Reviews

I lived in Big Spring for a few years.i loved it.Being from the East it was an adventure. Cactus,roadrunners,rodeos,rattlesnake roundup.cattle,possum kingdom lake.I  More

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Over 8 years ago

We picked Big Spring over Midland because of the rolling hills and nature. True there isn't a lot to do here except hike or run the mountain. There is a small movie  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the worse places to live in the United States. Ranks in the top 17 Texas cities with the highest property taxes. Ranks at the extreme low end of education  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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