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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 4.9 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Wilkes-Barre?
- Altoona housing costs are 6.4% less expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wilkes-Barre.

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.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Wilkes-Barre, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.12  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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