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)
+2.1%
Price Change (5Y)
+10.3%
Break-Even Years
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$66,641
Median Home PriceBETTER
$154,458.23
Median Rent
$971.31/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
13.3
Property Tax RateTIE
0.59%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+5.0%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+25.1%
Break-Even YearsBETTER
7 years
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
+$8,274
Key Differences
Home Prices
Parkersburg's median home price of $170,623.83 is higher than Wheeling's $154,458.23 by 10%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Parkersburg costs $942.92/mo compared to $971.31/mo in Wheeling—a difference of $28.39/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Parkersburg favors renting, while Wheeling favors either option.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.