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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
State College, PA vs Charleston, WV

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Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in State College?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 20.2 years older than in State College.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or State College?
- Charleston housing costs are 56.3% less expensive than State College housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or State College?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of State College.

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

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!

 State College, PACharleston, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,055329,725,481
 Median Income$43,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.37  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews
Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
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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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
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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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
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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