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Medford, OR vs Bay City, MI

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 1.3 years older than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Medford?
- Bay City housing costs are 75.4% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 3.7 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 Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

 Medford, ORBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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