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Walla Walla, WA vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 5.8 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Walla Walla?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 64.4% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Walla Walla.

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

Things to do in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Walla Walla, WAParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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