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Wenatchee, WA vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Wenatchee?
- The Median Age in Medford is 2.5 years older than in Wenatchee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Wenatchee?
- Medford housing costs are 11.2% less expensive than Wenatchee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Wenatchee?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wenatchee.

Things to do in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

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.

 Wenatchee, WAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$60,285  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  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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