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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Lynchburg, VA

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Are people in Lynchburg older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Lynchburg is 6.1 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lynchburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- Lynchburg housing costs are 73.8% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lynchburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Lynchburg is 0.7 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 Lynchburg?
Lynchburg, Virginia stands out for its unique mix between natural beauty and its restaurants along Riverfront Park.

 Wilkes-Barre, PALynchburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,973329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%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 Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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