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Medford, OR vs Mountain View, CA

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Are people in Mountain View older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Mountain View is 2.3 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mountain View or Medford?
- Mountain View housing costs are 370.9% more expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mountain View or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Mountain View is 6.8 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 Mountain View?
Mountain View, California offers a unique mix between traditional landmarks such as Moffett's Hangar One or the NASA Ames Research Center for any aerospace aficionado combined with modern attractions such as Shoreline Amphitheater or GooglePlex.

 Medford, ORMountain View, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,409329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Mountain View    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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