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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 1.4 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Wilkes-Barre?
- Binghamton housing costs are 0.2% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 1.2 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 Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Wilkes-Barre, PABinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%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 Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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