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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Ithaca, NY

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Are people in Ithaca older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Ithaca is 12.4 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ithaca or Wilkes-Barre?
- Ithaca housing costs are 160.8% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ithaca or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 2.0 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 Ithaca?
Ithaca, NY lies along Cayuga Lake with tall gorges giving way to spectacular waterfalls like Ithaca Falls where visitors can marvel at beauty while strolling along its cascades side trails. Not only does this college town have some unique natural sites but it's also a mecca for art buffs since there’s tons galleries featuring works from local artists sprinkled around too!

 Wilkes-Barre, PAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,819329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.338.4
 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 Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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