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Parma, OH vs Bowling Green, OH

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Are people in Bowling Green older or younger than people in Parma?
- The Median Age in Bowling Green is 19.7 years younger than in Parma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bowling Green or Parma?
- Bowling Green housing costs are 20.9% more expensive than Parma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bowling Green or Parma?
- The average commute for residents of Bowling Green is 9.8 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 Bowling Green?
Bowling Green OH sits northwest Toledo popular among vacationers thanks to its various museums such as the Black Swamp Nature Center making it ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty of opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

 Parma, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,715329,725,481
 Median Income$60,590  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$177,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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