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Medford, OR vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 3.0 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Medford?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 66.1% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 2.0 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Medford, ORWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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