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Ogden, UT vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Ogden?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 9.4 years older than in Ogden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Ogden?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 60.1% less expensive than Ogden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Ogden?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ogden.

Things to do in Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

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.

 Ogden, UTParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$58,284  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   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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