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Bowling Green, KY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.0% longer than it is for residents of Bowling Green.
- 82.1% more residents of Wilkes-Barre work from home compared to residents of Bowling Green.
 Bowling Green, KYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Bowling Green, KYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk5.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.2%9.7%
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 Bowling Green, KYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock17.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.9%2.9%
Reviews for Bowling Green    7 Reviews

I have lived in Bowling Green 12 years, prior to that I lived in the Terre Haute IN area. Compared to Terre Haute, my husband and I much prefer BG. The winters are much  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in BG 62 yrs ago. I left at 17 and returned in 2015. Compared to Texas & the west, BG is the worst. If you like sunshine (I do), it is horrible in BG.  More

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I have lived in Bowling Green for almost seven years now. I'm originally from the Oklahoma City/Moore OK area. My husband and I moved here for his job. Honestly,  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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