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Parkersburg, WV vs Florence, AL

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Are people in Florence older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Florence is 7.3 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Florence or Parkersburg?
- Florence housing costs are 30.2% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Florence or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Florence is 0.8 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 Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

 Parkersburg, WVFlorence, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,709329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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 Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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