| | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Clay City, KY | United States |
| Overall | 80.6 | 73.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.6 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Health | 94.9 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 21.4 | 27.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $127,600 | $112,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 9,700.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.1 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.2 | 68.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre 
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I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously.
I shall list pros vs. More
Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself More
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