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Lancaster, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 11.2 years younger than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Lancaster?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 56.3% less expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 3.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, New York is found in Erie County giving residents access to parks like Amherst State Park plus recreation venues such as Lancaster Opera House.

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.

 Lancaster, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$79,908  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$292,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.89  Unlock26.38
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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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