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Kingston, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Kingston?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 3.1 years younger than in Kingston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Kingston?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 15.6% less expensive than Kingston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Kingston?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kingston.

Things to do in Kingston?
Kingston is an independent borough situated within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania featuring plenty of activities such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Frances Slocum State Park provides amazing views ideal for outdoor activities. There are also numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine greatfor any budget during their stay here!

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.

 Kingston, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$51,539  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kingston    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Kingston is a nice place to live but the weather is not to my liking. Too cold, and not enough  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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