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Medford, OR vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 0.7 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Medford?
- Joplin housing costs are 55.8% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 0.1 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 Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Medford, ORJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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