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Parkersburg, WV vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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Are people in Myrtle Beach older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Myrtle Beach is 3.4 years older than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Parkersburg?
- Myrtle Beach housing costs are 124.7% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Myrtle Beach or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Myrtle Beach is 1.3 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 Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach, SC is located along South Carolina’s Grand Strand boasting pristine beaches and some of the best golfing in the nation while still providing easy access to local amenities.

 Parkersburg, WVMyrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,116329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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 Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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