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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Hickory, NC

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Wilkes-Barre?
- Hickory housing costs are 100.2% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 1.6 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 Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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