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Parkersburg, WV vs Brighton, CO

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Are people in Brighton older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Brighton is 7.8 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brighton or Parkersburg?
- Brighton housing costs are 272.8% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brighton or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Brighton is 11.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Parkersburg.

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.

Things to do in Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is situated in Adams county providing visitors leisure areas such as Barr Lake State Park while also having employment opportunities at Platte Valley Medical Center plus entertainment opportunities at Tascosa Drive-In Theater.

 Parkersburg, WVBrighton, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,895329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.77  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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