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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Jasper, IN

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Are people in Jasper older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Jasper is 3.8 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jasper or Wilkes-Barre?
- Jasper housing costs are 83.5% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jasper or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Jasper is 1.5 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 Jasper?
Jasper, IN is an incorporated town located in Dubois County south of Patoka Lake with a population just over fifteen thousand people. Jasper offers plenty of activities like visiting the Jasper Arts Center which provides visitors with lovely art galleries or theatre performances all year round! Additionally there are many eateries and shops available within this area that make it great spot to explore what this region has to offer!

 Wilkes-Barre, PAJasper, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,231329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%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 Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have been here for 22 years, came up from Fort Worth. The town is clean, orderly, safe and clannish. If you are German and or belong to a church, you will be happy  More

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I grew up in Dubois County and love it. It's a very family oriented place to live, very low crime, good places to work and go to school. It provides the things we need  More

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Over 17 years ago

Essential to be German  More

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