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Fargo, ND vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Fargo?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 3.2 years older than in Fargo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Fargo?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 54.3% less expensive than Fargo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Fargo?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 3.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fargo.

Things to do in Fargo?
Fargo, North Dakota is a vibrant city in the Red River Valley. It offers many recreational activities including golfing at the Edgewood Golf Course, exploring the Fargo-Moorhead area by bike or foot on the area's beautiful trails, and watching ice hockey games at Scheels Arena. Arts and culture lovers can take in performances from local theater groups such as Spokane Civic Theatre or attend events like the annual Fargo-Moorhead Jazz Festival. There are plenty of shopping and dining options ranging from great farmers markets to high-end steakhouses. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home or just some entertainment, Fargo won't disappoint!

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.

 Fargo, NDWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$60,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$279,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  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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