Medford, OR vs Upland, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Medford

68.8

#1283 nationally

vs

Upland

61.5

#1906 nationally

Medford leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.4 min). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $65,647). Medford leads in cost of living index (117 vs 158).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Medford, OR Upland, CA
WhereAtHome Score 68.8 (#1283) 61.5 (#1906)
Population 85,098 78,699
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $412,596 $823,319
Median Household Income $65,647 $93,994
Average Commute 17 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 38 48
Crime Level 13.5 10.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.4 R+2.1