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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 4.8 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Wilkes-Barre?
- Matthews housing costs are 246.2% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 10.1 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 Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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