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Valley Stream, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 7.3 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Valley Stream?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 79.1% less expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 24.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Valley Stream.

Things to do in Valley Stream?
Valley Stream, New York is located in Nassau County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Cedar Creek Park plus stores like Green Acres Mall and dining spots near Lexi's Restaurant.

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.

 Valley Stream, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Valley Stream    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for longer than I care to have lived here. Everything is close except important things like jobs. Commute 1.5 hours or more to find a decent job. Then  More

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Valley Stream is just five minutes away from NYC City Border Line. Fifteen minutes away from JFK Airport border. a beautiful Village with a great amount of Quality. I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Valley Stream is a fairly quiet town in Nassau County, Long Island with a rather low Crime Rate. It borders on Elmont, Rosedale and Cambria Heights Queens and is a  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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