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Medford, OR vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 3.8 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Medford?
- Seaside housing costs are 92.5% more expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 4.2 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 Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

 Medford, ORSeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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