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Portsmouth, OH vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Portsmouth?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.2 years older than in Portsmouth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Portsmouth?
- Medford housing costs are 365.1% more expensive than Portsmouth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Portsmouth?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Portsmouth.

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, OH is an attractive town south of Scioto County home to numerous wonderful sights including Shawnee State Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or U.S. Grant Birthplace ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like International Street Fair each June.

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.

 Portsmouth, OHMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$34,183  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$81,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portsmouth    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  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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