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Medford, OR vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 0.4 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or Medford?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 30.5% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 1.8 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 Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 Medford, ORSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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