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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Duluth, MN

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Are people in Duluth older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Duluth is 0.8 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Duluth or Wilkes-Barre?
- Duluth housing costs are 90.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Duluth or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Duluth is 1.1 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 Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is a large port city straddling two states (Minnesota & Wisconsin) with many lakeside parks perfect for romantic sunsets or scenic hikes around Jay Cooke State Park.

 Wilkes-Barre, PADuluth, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,711329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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