| | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lehighton, PA | United States |
| Overall | 80.6 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.6 | 102.9 | 100 |
| Health | 94.9 | 105.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 21.4 | 74.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $127,600 | $230,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 10,180.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.1 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.2 | 93.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre 
2 Reviews
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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Reviews for Lehighton 
3 Reviews
I have lived here since 1986 due to a job transfer and have hated it the whole time. Lots of people on drugs sporting tattoos and dragging 2-3 kids around - but More
I have no idea where this number came from. Lehighton is the only town I've ever lived in (or even visited) where I have absolutely no fears about taking my dog for a More
I lived in Lehighton for the first 35 years of my life, then I finally had to get out. I was going nowhere. Lehighton is known for people being born and raised there and More
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