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Parkersburg, WV vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 0.1 years older than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Parkersburg?
- Melbourne housing costs are 160.9% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.9 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Parkersburg, WVMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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