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Huntington, WV vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Huntington?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 1.7 years younger than in Huntington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Huntington?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 20.3% more expensive than Huntington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Huntington?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Huntington.

Things to do in Huntington?
Huntington, WV is located in the Appalachian region of West Virginia and provides residents with incredible natural beauty, including nearby national parks and recreation areas. The city's revitalized downtown district offers a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment as well as an array of cultural attractions such as the Huntington Museum of Art.

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.

 Huntington, WVWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$34,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.9  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Huntington    21 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 4 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  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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