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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Canton, GA

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Are people in Canton older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Canton is 0.6 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canton or Wilkes-Barre?
- Canton housing costs are 259.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canton or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Canton is 15.4 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 Canton?
Canton is a town located in Cherokee County which offers plenty for visitors to do during their stay like attending one of the many festivals held here each year or browsing unique stores along Main Street. There are also plenty of places to explore outdoors like Boling Park which provides scenic views of lakeside surroundings on nice days!

 Wilkes-Barre, PACanton, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,342329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.12  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
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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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
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 Canton    9 Reviews
Claire · Canton, GA
A Great Place for Retirees
Over 7 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year ago after having lived in South Florida for the better part of our lives. We are retired and love it up here. Property taxes and  More

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Ciara · Fort Smith, AR
I Like The Amount of Activity But Too Expensive
Over 7 years ago

I lived there for almost 2 years and I loved it. Most of the places to shop for groceries and clothing are about a 10 minute walk. When I lived there the apartment I  More

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Frank · Agawam, MA
Nice affordable town
Over 12 years ago

Overall, this appears to be a nice affordable town with relatively low  More

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