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Scranton, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- There are 210 physicians per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre.
- There are 235 physicians per 100,000 people in Scranton.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Scranton, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock61.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)75  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock78.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.235  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock99100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Scranton    20 Reviews

I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

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LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

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I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  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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