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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Martinez, CA

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Are people in Martinez older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Martinez is 7.1 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinez or Wilkes-Barre?
- Martinez housing costs are 500.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinez or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Martinez is 13.0 minutes longer 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 Martinez?
Martinez, California lies within Contra Costa County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the John Muir National Historic Site to the The Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Ono Hawaiian BBQ

 Wilkes-Barre, PAMartinez, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,308329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Martinez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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