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Bangor, ME vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Bangor?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 4.3 years younger than in Bangor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Bangor?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 46.2% less expensive than Bangor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Bangor?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bangor.

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

Things to do in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Bangor, MEWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$49,652  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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

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Over 18 years ago

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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