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Parma, OH vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Parma?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 2.9 years younger than in Parma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Parma?
- Altoona housing costs are 32.6% less expensive than Parma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Parma?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Parma.

Things to do in Parma?
Parma, Ohio is situated near Cleveland offering locals and visitors alike plenty of shopping options ranging from Parmatown Mall to Ridgemont Plaza Shopping Center.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Parma, OHAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$60,590  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$177,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parma    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

~80k strong my city is full of working class Clevelanders. It seems to be fading yet continues year to year plodding  More

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Over 17 years ago

travel to work during normal rush hour(0800 - 0900)is pretty good compared to when we travel to other area of country. Sorry no hard data to support  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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