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Laramie, WY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Laramie?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 7.9 years older than in Laramie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Laramie?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 62.0% less expensive than Laramie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Laramie?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 6.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Laramie.

Things to do in Laramie?
Laramie WY can be found near the iconic Medicine Bow National Forest millions year old rock formations alongside hot springs, flowing creeks, and tranquil lakes all paired with easy access to modern amenities like local bars & live music venues.

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.

 Laramie, WYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$45,299  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$335,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.01  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  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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