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Lawrence, MA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Lawrence?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 2.5 years older than in Lawrence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Lawrence?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 67.1% less expensive than Lawrence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Lawrence?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrence.

Things to do in Lawrence?
Lawrence, Massachusetts is renowned for its dynamic and vibrant student population located near the University of Massachusetts Boston and Bentley University.

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.

 Lawrence, MAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$47,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  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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