Median Home PriceBETTER
$149,776.09
Median Rent
$1,080.9/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
11.5
Property Tax RateTIE
0.59%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.7%
Price Change (5Y)
+8.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$19,753
Median Home Price
$170,623.83
Median RentBETTER
$942.92/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1
Property Tax RateTIE
0.59%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.1%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+10.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$66,641
Key Differences
Home Prices
Charleston's median home price of $149,776.09 is lower than Parkersburg's $170,623.83 by 12%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Charleston costs $1,080.9/mo compared to $942.92/mo in Parkersburg—a difference of $137.98/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Charleston favors either option, while Parkersburg favors renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.