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Parkersburg, WV vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 1.1 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Parkersburg?
- Galesburg housing costs are 40.7% less expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 3.3 minutes shorter 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 Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Parkersburg, WVGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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