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Saratoga Springs, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Saratoga Springs?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 7.4 years younger than in Saratoga Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Saratoga Springs?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 73.3% less expensive than Saratoga Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Saratoga Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Saratoga Springs.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs, NY is a popular destination for tourists year round due to its picturesque beauty and vibrant downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and art galleries. The city is home to Saratoga Race Course which hosts horse races during the summer months and features live music events throughout the year.

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.

 Saratoga Springs, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$90,020  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$478,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Saratoga Springs    22 Reviews

I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and  More

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Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near  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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