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Charleston, WV vs Parma, OH

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Are people in Parma older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Parma is 0.8 years older than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parma or Charleston?
- Parma housing costs are 14.0% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parma or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Parma is 8.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Charleston.

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia sits along the Kanawha River in the heart of Appalachia. This vibrant city has wonderful museums highlighting its rich history plus delicious local cuisine that combines Appalachian flavors with modern favorites. Outdoor activities abound with hiking trails in nearby state parks or exploring one of the many lakes for fishing or kayaking. Charleston is also home to lively musical venues showcasing everything from bluegrass music to jazz performers!

Things to do in Parma?
Parma, Ohio is situated near Cleveland offering locals and visitors alike plenty of shopping options ranging from Parmatown Mall to Ridgemont Plaza Shopping Center.

 Charleston, WVParma, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,880329,725,481
 Median Income$54,101  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Parma    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

~80k strong my city is full of working class Clevelanders. It seems to be fading yet continues year to year plodding  More

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Over 17 years ago

travel to work during normal rush hour(0800 - 0900)is pretty good compared to when we travel to other area of country. Sorry no hard data to support  More

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