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Westbury, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Westbury?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 8.1 years younger than in Westbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Westbury?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 79.8% less expensive than Westbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Westbury?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 15.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Westbury.

Things to do in Westbury?
Westbury is an incorporated village situated within Nassau County, New York boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Nassau Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Eisenhower Park has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

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.

 Westbury, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$114,863  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$630,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westbury    3 Reviews

I'm a young, city-working, New Yorker who moved to Westbury just less than a year ago from Brooklyn, NY and I absolutely love it! It's such a hidden gem in NYC. My  More

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An established single-home community and ideally suited for a young family. Well suited for those who enjoy a multi-cultural and close-knit environment. Walking  More

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Over 17 years ago

a little crime, but not the worst place  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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