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Parkersburg, WV vs Juneau, AK

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Are people in Juneau older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Juneau is 3.7 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Juneau or Parkersburg?
- Juneau housing costs are 242.4% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Juneau or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Juneau is 2.2 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 Juneau?
Juneau AK lies southeast Anchorage home to several outdoor sites perfect for those who want a bit of adventure from whale watching trips to glacier trekking all surrounded by breathtaking glaciers, mountains and fjords.

 Parkersburg, WVJuneau, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,240329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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