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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Greensburg, PA

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Are people in Greensburg older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Greensburg is 3.6 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Greensburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- Greensburg housing costs are 59.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Greensburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Greensburg is 2.3 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 Greensburg?
Greensburg, PA is an independents town located in Westmoreland County east from Adamsburg inhabited by approximately fourteen thousand individuals. Greensburg offers its citizens many parks such as the Mammoth Park granting visitors or citizens with something exciting whenever they visit! Moreover there are lots of eateries and shops available knowing it with something additional whenever they’re here.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAGreensburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,982329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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 Greensburg    7 Reviews

I commonly refer to greensburg as "grimsburg". Mainly because it is grim, depressing, rude, snobby, and downright pathetic. On any given day, you can find people of  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here for 3 long years. These are the rudest most ignorent people I have ever met. I have lived all over the US.and I must say I have never lived in a place  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've had the good fortune in life to live all over the United States. I have to say that this is the WORST place I have ever lived. The people are the rudest most  More

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