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Merced, CA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Merced?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 5.1 years older than in Merced.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Merced?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 65.8% less expensive than Merced housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Merced?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Merced.

Things to do in Merced?
Merced, California is a mid-sized city located in Central Valley known for its proximity to Yosemite National Park or Lake Yosemite making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation.

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.

 Merced, CAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$52,305  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$373,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.56  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  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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