| | Colchester, VT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | United States |
| Overall | 112.4 | 80.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.9 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 129.5 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 125.6 | 21.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $463,100 | $127,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,470.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.9 | 80.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.6 | 102.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Colchester 
2 Reviews
Colchester is a very nice and picturesque town. Taxes however are high and housing costs if you want to own your own place may be prohibitive in light of the cost of More
This community called Colchester, immediately north of (and part of the greater community of) Burlington Vermont, is a wonderful three season recreational More
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre 
2 Reviews
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
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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