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Manassas, VA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Manassas?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 0.3 years younger than in Manassas.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Manassas?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 74.0% less expensive than Manassas housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Manassas?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 16.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Manassas.

Things to do in Manassas?
Manassas, Virginia is situated in Prince William county providing visitors leisure areas such as The Splash Down WaterPark while also having restaurants like Sugo Trattoria & Pizzeria plus entertainment opportunities at Splash Down Manassas.

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.

 Manassas, VAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$101,934  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$491,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  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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