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Medford, OR vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Medford?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 140.4% more expensive than Medford housing costs.

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

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.

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

 Medford, ORArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
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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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

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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

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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

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