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San Diego vs Medford
San Diego and Medford
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Medford are under the US rate in this release, 3.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at San Diego to Medford
In 2022-2023, 97 households filed a move from San Diego to Medford (about 151 people, average adjusted gross income $58,577). 54 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,227 in Medford. San Diego has a state tax on wages. Medford has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Medford is 89% of the national level for the same work, against 109% in San Diego.
Medford averages 204 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 33°F. San Diego is 266 sunny days, 78°F in July, 50°F in January. Commutes average 19 minutes in Medford and 27 in San Diego.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 97 households moved San Diego → Medford (about 151 people, average AGI $58,577). 54 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between San Diego and Medford changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 869 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,750–$5,200
- Container or pod
- $1,950–$3,650
- Rent a truck
- $1,000–$1,900
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Questions
Is Medford cheaper than San Diego after tax and rent?
Yes. Medford leaves about $998 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,227 in Medford.
Does Medford have state income tax?
Medford is in Oregon, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from San Diego to Medford?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.