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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- There are 554 physicians per 100,000 people in Boston.
- There are 210 physicians per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Wilkes-Barre, PABoston, MAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock43.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)79  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.210  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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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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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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