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Olive Branch, MS vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Medford is 0.7 years younger than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Olive Branch?
- Medford housing costs are 17.1% more expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 7.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

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.

 Olive Branch, MSMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  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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