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Erie, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- There are 210 physicians per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre.
- There are 226 physicians per 100,000 people in Erie.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Erie, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock61.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)80  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock78.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.226  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock99100
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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  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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