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Chester, PA vs Carlisle, PA

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Are people in Carlisle older or younger than people in Chester?
- The Median Age in Carlisle is 2.4 years older than in Chester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carlisle or Chester?
- Carlisle housing costs are 204.8% more expensive than Chester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carlisle or Chester?
- The average commute for residents of Carlisle is 4.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Chester.

Things to do in Chester?
Chester PA sits within Delaware County right across the river from Philadelphia with many cultural attractions such as historical venues portraying life during Revolutionary War times plus numerous family friendly parks like Crozer Park along Route 291.

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.

 Chester, PACarlisle, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,869329,725,481
 Median Income$35,751  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$92,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Chester    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A SMALL TOWN, THE TRANSPORTATION IS CONVENIENT FOR ALL MODES OR LINKS TO ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE  More

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The people are the problem in Chester PA. Probably 97% of the poplulation abuses drugs. Many of the people that live there aide the drug dealers because they grew up  More

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25% of the population living below the poverty line, at times the drop out rate from the high school has been 50% (which explains why 25% of adults over 18 don't have a  More

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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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