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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Sault Ste. Marie?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 0.3 years older than in Sault Ste. Marie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Sault Ste. Marie?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 8.9% less expensive than Sault Ste. Marie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Sault Ste. Marie?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 6.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sault Ste. Marie.

Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie, MI is a lovely city east of Paradise filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Whitefish Point Bird Observatory displaying its distinctive landscape or Soo Locks great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Sault Summer Arts and Culture Fest offering lots of entertainment every August.

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.

 Sault Ste. Marie, MIWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$45,905  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  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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