Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Pottsville, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Pottsville?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 7.2 years younger than in Pottsville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Pottsville?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 20.4% more expensive than Pottsville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Pottsville?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pottsville.

Things to do in Pottsville?
Pottsville, PA is a lovely city east of Harrisburg filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Riverfront Park displaying its distinctive landscape or Yuengling Brewery great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Pottsville’s Christmas on Centre offering lots of entertainment every December.

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.

 Pottsville, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$40,275  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.12  Unlock26.38
Cost of Living
Reviews for Pottsville    1 Reviews
Elizabeth · Pottsville, PA
Small town atmosphere....with the benefits of the
Over 19 years ago

Pottsville is a small city. Some may not even consider it so. For those of us who come from a small town, it has all the important benefits of a city...all the while  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pottsville

See all reviews
Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
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

   |    Reply
michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilkes-Barre

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Altoona, PennsylvaniaState College, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Valparaiso, IndianaFitchburg, WisconsinCompare
 Charlotte, North CarolinaClearwater, South CarolinaCompare
 Arkansas City, KansasCary, North CarolinaCompare
 Charlotte, North CarolinaClearwater, South CarolinaCompare
 Berea, KentuckyCorbin, KentuckyCompare
 Collierville, TennesseePierce, ColoradoCompare
 Leawood, KansasOttawa Hills, OhioCompare
 Lake Isabella, CaliforniaUpland, CaliforniaCompare
 West Lafayette, IndianaJackson, WyomingCompare

Learn More About Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.