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West Bend, WI vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in West Bend?
- The Median Age in Medford is 2.1 years younger than in West Bend.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or West Bend?
- Medford housing costs are 43.7% more expensive than West Bend housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or West Bend?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 7.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of West Bend.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

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.

 West Bend, WIMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$66,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  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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