| | Portsmouth, VA | Charles Town, WV | United States |
| Overall | 90.4 | 111.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.8 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Health | 103.4 | 124.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.4 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $229,900 | $363,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,740.0% | 9,030.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.0 | 140.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.7 | 107.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Portsmouth 
4 Reviews
I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have
never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile
from one, so I know what More
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Reviews for Charles Town 3 Reviews
Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years More
Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in More
You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the More
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