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Gillette, WY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Gillette?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 2.4 years older than in Gillette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Gillette?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 57.0% less expensive than Gillette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Gillette?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gillette.

Things to do in Gillette?
Gillette WY sits east Sheridan boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as ATV tours across open fields or fly fishing trips down North Platte River while still having plenty of shopping options available downtown!

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.

 Gillette, WYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$83,193  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  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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