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Santa Margarita, CA vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Medford is 8.3 years younger than in Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Santa Margarita?
- Medford housing costs are 57.2% less expensive than Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Santa Margarita.

Things to do in Santa Margarita?
Living in Santa Margarita, CA is like living in paradise. The small town of just over 1,800 people has an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, making it a great place to raise a family or retire. The mild weather allows for year-round enjoyment of the outdoors with plenty of sunshine as well as snow skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. Local amenities include shopping centers, restaurants, churches and parks all within walking distance. With its close proximity to the coast and Central Coast wine country combined with its small-town atmosphere and friendly neighbors, Santa Margarita is truly a special place to live.

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.

 Santa Margarita, CAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$0  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$879,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.79  Unlock26.38
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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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