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St. Charles, IL vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Medford is 4.5 years younger than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or St. Charles?
- Medford housing costs are 1.1% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 14.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

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.

 St. Charles, ILMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  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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