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Compare La Grande, Baker City, Pendleton and Milton-Freewater
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| City | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | Bachelor's+ | City unemployment | 2025 population | Growth | Cost | Safety check | Commute | Career sectors | Source confidence |
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| La Grande, Oregon | 57/100 | $968 | $58,427 | 26.8% | 6.1% | 12,985 | -0.86% | rent watch | standard city check | 14.1 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Baker City, Oregon | 59/100 | $896 | $61,580 | 26.9% | 7.2% | 10,071 | -0.29% | rent-friendly | standard city check | 15.7 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Pendleton, Oregon | 59/100 | $956 | $66,563 | 24.7% | 4.9% | 16,989 | -0.46% | rent-friendly | standard city check | 15.6 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Milton-Freewater, Oregon | 55/100 | $877 | $52,183 | 8.0% | 7.3% | 7,029 | -1.76% | rent watch | standard city check | 18.9 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
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