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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 6.3 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Wilkes-Barre?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 160.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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