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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Hilo, HI

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Are people in Hilo older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Hilo is 5.2 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilo or Wilkes-Barre?
- Hilo housing costs are 263.2% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilo or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Hilo is 0.5 minutes shorter 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 Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAHilo, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,559329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%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 Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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