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Parkersburg, WV vs Prescott, AZ

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Are people in Prescott older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Prescott is 18.2 years older than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Prescott or Parkersburg?
- Prescott housing costs are 329.5% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Prescott or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Prescott is 0.2 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 Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

 Parkersburg, WVPrescott, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,063329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock60.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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