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St. Albans, WV vs Charleston, WV

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Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in St. Albans?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 2.3 years younger than in St. Albans.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or St. Albans?
- Charleston housing costs are 10.8% more expensive than St. Albans housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or St. Albans?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Albans.

Things to do in St. Albans?
St Albans since 2000’s rose up into over 13 thousand inhabitants making it one amongst largest cities within Kanawha county West Virginia regularly attending state wide events like Apple Butter festival enjoying fall foliage falling onto trees lining vast green areas rolling alongside nearby hills providing locals numerous options when it comes to urban lifestyle entertaining them round year long!

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia sits along the Kanawha River in the heart of Appalachia. This vibrant city has wonderful museums highlighting its rich history plus delicious local cuisine that combines Appalachian flavors with modern favorites. Outdoor activities abound with hiking trails in nearby state parks or exploring one of the many lakes for fishing or kayaking. Charleston is also home to lively musical venues showcasing everything from bluegrass music to jazz performers!

 St. Albans, WVCharleston, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,055329,725,481
 Median Income$55,189  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.04  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Albans    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

cold snowy winter mild to hot summers great place to  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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