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Beaufort, SC vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Beaufort?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 7.4 years older than in Beaufort.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Beaufort?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 61.3% less expensive than Beaufort housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Beaufort?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beaufort.

Things to do in Beaufort?
Beaufort, SC is an attractive city east of Savannah home to numerous wonderful sights including Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park exhibiting tranquil beaches or Beaufort History Museum showcasing many artifacts; they organize vibrant events like Gullah Festival each spring.

Things to do in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Beaufort, SCParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$53,653  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$344,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beaufort    17 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from  More

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This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --  More

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We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  More

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Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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