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Morgantown, WV vs Winchester, KY

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Are people in Winchester older or younger than people in Morgantown?
- The Median Age in Winchester is 12.5 years older than in Morgantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winchester or Morgantown?
- Winchester housing costs are 18.5% less expensive than Morgantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winchester or Morgantown?
- The average commute for residents of Winchester is 5.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Morgantown.

Things to do in Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

Things to do in Winchester?
Winchester, KY is a pleasant city east of Lexington featuring several spectacular spots such as Bluegrass Scenic Railroad perfect for exploring or Fort Boonesborough ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Kentucky Crafted Market celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Morgantown, WVWinchester, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,993329,725,481
 Median Income$36,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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Reviews for Winchester    6 Reviews

Really bad drug and crime problem.High unemployment,High rent.Water company/city decided to shaft the citizens by quadrupling water bill for new water plant instead of  More

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Winchester has several different modes of public transportation. There is a local taxi service that is affordable and convenient. I have used it several times during  More

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Over 16 years ago

Winchester is hurting with unemployment/businesses closing/moving,crumbling roads/sidewalks,plenty of crime,illegals,LOTS of alcohol/drug use,loose dogs,kids running  More

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