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Whittier, CA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 2.7 years younger than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Whittier?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 81.7% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 14.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Whittier.

Things to do in Whittier?
Whittier, California lies in Los Angeles County close to the Pacific Coast with plenty of historical sites such as Bailey House or Pennypacker Mansion for visitors to explore.

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.

 Whittier, CAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Whittier for over 15 years.Whittier is a great place to live. The City Council has spent millions on street improvements especially on the entrances to  More

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The EWCSD has some really good schools. Management needs some work, but great, caring  More

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I have been a parent at St Gregory for almost 5 years now, I am extremely pleased, the teachers have gone above and beyond to educate our children to the fullest to  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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