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Binghamton, NY vs Pottsville, PA

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Are people in Pottsville older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Pottsville is 5.8 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pottsville or Binghamton?
- Pottsville housing costs are 17.1% less expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

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

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Pottsville?
Pottsville, PA is a lovely city east of Harrisburg filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Riverfront Park displaying its distinctive landscape or Yuengling Brewery great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Pottsville’s Christmas on Centre offering lots of entertainment every December.

 Binghamton, NYPottsville, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,413329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Pottsville    1 Reviews

Pottsville is a small city. Some may not even consider it so. For those of us who come from a small town, it has all the important benefits of a city...all the while  More

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