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Oro Valley, AZ vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Oro Valley?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 19.2 years younger than in Oro Valley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Oro Valley?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 73.2% less expensive than Oro Valley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Oro Valley?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 10.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oro Valley.

Things to do in Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, Arizona is located near Tucson making it perfect for those who look for thrill in Natural Bridge State Park Combined with some shopping spree at The Foothills Mall.

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.

 Oro Valley, AZWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$92,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$476,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  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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