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Parkersburg, WV vs Manitowoc, WI

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Manitowoc or Parkersburg?
- Manitowoc housing costs are 33.5% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manitowoc or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Manitowoc is 2.4 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 Manitowoc?
Manitowoc WI lies at the base of Lake Michigan full of trails accessible by bike or horseback perfect for admiring nature’s beauty plus tons of recreational activities such as zip-lining available at nearby Silver Lake Park!

 Parkersburg, WVManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,267329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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