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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 2.3 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Wilkes-Barre?
- Joplin housing costs are 30.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 1.9 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 Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Wilkes-Barre, PAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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