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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Cheektowaga, NY

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Are people in Cheektowaga older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Cheektowaga is 6.0 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cheektowaga or Wilkes-Barre?
- Cheektowaga housing costs are 48.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cheektowaga or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Cheektowaga is 1.4 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 Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga, New York lies south-east of Buffalo and provides a classic small-town experience with plenty of local shops and restaurants along Transit Road or Harlem Road as well as multiple golf courses for more experienced players.

 Wilkes-Barre, PACheektowaga, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,518329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%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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