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Portsmouth, OH vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Portsmouth?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 11.1 years older than in Portsmouth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Portsmouth?
- Waynesville housing costs are 294.0% more expensive than Portsmouth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Portsmouth?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Portsmouth.

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, OH is an attractive town south of Scioto County home to numerous wonderful sights including Shawnee State Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or U.S. Grant Birthplace ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like International Street Fair each June.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Portsmouth, OHWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$34,183  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$81,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portsmouth    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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