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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Biloxi, MS

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Are people in Biloxi older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Biloxi is 1.2 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Biloxi or Wilkes-Barre?
- Biloxi housing costs are 64.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Biloxi or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Biloxi is 1.2 minutes longer 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 Biloxi?
Biloxi, MS rests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast offering visitors stunning beaches and amazing opportunities for fishing and boating. The city also has a vibrant downtown area known as the Biloxi Boardwalk that features a variety of local shopping, dining, live music venues and other attractions such as Beauvoir--the Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library.

 Wilkes-Barre, PABiloxi, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,061329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Biloxi    7 Reviews

I have lived in Biloxi, for roughly 2 years. However I have been to Biloxi on and off for years. Living in Biloxi is nice. There is plenty to do, shows, restaurants,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and we recently moved to Biloxi/Gulfport area from southern California. We've been here only a short time, but I can tell you this: in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The school system is ranked so low nationally. My experience with the Biloxi School District explains this. The school board answers to no one and have no desire to  More

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