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Prescott, AZ vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Prescott?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 25.8 years younger than in Prescott.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Prescott?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 77.7% less expensive than Prescott housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Prescott?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Prescott.

Things to do in Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

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.

 Prescott, AZWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$61,090  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$573,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather 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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