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Carlisle, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Carlisle?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 0.2 years younger than in Carlisle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Carlisle?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 54.5% less expensive than Carlisle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Carlisle?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carlisle.

Things to do in Carlisle?
Carlisle, PA is an inviting town southeast of Harrisburg full of amazing places to explore like North Lexington Park presenting its distinctive landscape or East Pennsboro Township Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Carlisle All-American BBQ brings people together with food and games every July.

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.

 Carlisle, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$52,098  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$280,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  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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