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Milwaukie, OR vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Milwaukie?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.8 years younger than in Milwaukie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Milwaukie?
- Medford housing costs are 25.0% less expensive than Milwaukie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Milwaukie?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 9.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Milwaukie.

Things to do in Milwaukie?
Milwaukie is an incorporated city sitting within Clackamas County, Oregon with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Milwaukie Civic Theatre perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Willamette Park features stunning views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

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.

 Milwaukie, ORMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$73,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$502,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Milwaukie    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Just enough liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but never a great time to buy a house.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Since I moved in March 2014 the cost of rent has increased including all of the Portland Metro area. The Oregon state minimum wage is 9.25 hr and there is no sales tax  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Too many liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but great time to buy a  More

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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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