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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Elko, NV

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Are people in Elko older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Elko is 1.5 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elko or Wilkes-Barre?
- Elko housing costs are 136.1% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elko or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Elko is 11.0 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 Elko?
Elko is a city located in Elko County Nevada with an estimated population around 18,000 people as of 2020. This vibrant town serves up endless recreational opportunities like taking advantage of its close proximity to nearby destinations such as Ruby Mountains which provide access to larger scale attractions and entertainment options ranging from casinos to live shows plus several shopping venues offering unique items give visitors a chance to find something special every day .

 Wilkes-Barre, PAElko, NVUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,391329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Elko    4 Reviews

Elko is like all small Nevada towns - limited in many things and the only change as far as the eye can see are over priced housing starts, drugs and crime. I really like  More

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Over 16 years ago

Spent my teen years in Elko & my parents still live there. It is extremely isolated. Life revolves around the mining industry. The old ranching families that live  More

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Over 17 years ago

Elko has an economy that is fairly typical of mining areas, that is, boom and bust. I've lived here for about 16 or so years. It's boomed tremendously twice and busted  More

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