HEAD TO HEAD
Medford vs Raleigh
Raleigh leads Medford on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Medford, OR
wins 1 of 5 factors
Raleigh, NC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Medford | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 78 | 78 |
| Affordable to rent | 64 | 69 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 60 | 78 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 59 ◆ | 56 |
| Big-city amenities | 49 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Medford | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $439K | $438K |
| Typical rent | $1,841/mo | $1,694/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 15.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.55 kWh/m²/day | 4.47 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #210 | #43 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.