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Parkersburg, WV vs Waterville, ME

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Are people in Waterville older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Waterville is 6.6 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waterville or Parkersburg?
- Waterville housing costs are 44.8% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waterville or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Waterville is 1.1 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 Waterville?
Waterville is a picturesque town in Central Maine near the Kennebec River with strong academic and industrial roots. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings, plenty of delightful restaurants, plus a wide array of recreational activities that make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.

 Parkersburg, WVWaterville, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,872329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Waterville    8 Reviews

just spend 15 years living in LA and loving it, but now I'm retired and I am priced out. staying in Maine with family. do I move to Central Maine with its myriad  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for a decade but only started looking for office space in the last few months. There are lots of affordable places  More

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Over 11 years ago

Maine in general, and Waterville in particular, have been a wonderful place to homeschool our three children. We are able to work with as much or as little interaction  More

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