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Farmington, NM vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Farmington?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 0.0 years older than in Farmington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Farmington?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 41.0% less expensive than Farmington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Farmington?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 0.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Farmington.

Things to do in Farmington?
Farmington, New Mexico is a city located in San Juan County. The city offers a variety of outdoor activities, as well as a historic downtown area.

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.

 Farmington, NMWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$56,045  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$216,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 7 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  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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