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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 5.6 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Wilkes-Barre?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 173.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 6.7 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 Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%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 Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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