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Warwick, RI vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Warwick?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 9.9 years younger than in Warwick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Warwick?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 60.9% less expensive than Warwick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Warwick?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Warwick.

Things to do in Warwick?
Warwick, Rhode Island is located just outside of Providence offering plenty of history buffs historical sites such as Forge Pond Farm or The Aldrich Mansion.

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.

 Warwick, RIWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$77,110  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$326,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Warwick    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I currently live in Northern Warwick, and all I can say is the roads are horrible, its expensive to pay mortgage, and there are gangs. Abandoned buildings are a  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved here 5 months ago from California for a job and I am loving it here. People are friendly, cost of living is better than in California, crime is low!  More

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On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years  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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