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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Mentor, OH

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Are people in Mentor older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Mentor is 12.2 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mentor or Wilkes-Barre?
- Mentor housing costs are 82.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mentor or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Mentor is 4.6 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 Mentor?
Mentor, Ohio lies along Lake Erie's shoreline in Lake County making it an ideal spot for fishing & swimming during warm weather months - plus winter sports like skiing & snowmobiling when temperatures drop! This dynamic suburb features lots of shopping centers along its charming Main Street plus annual events like festivals & parades throughout the year that bring together locals & visitors alike to celebrate their unique culture & history all within this vibrant community!

 Wilkes-Barre, PAMentor, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,369329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Mentor    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are some things about Mentor that are great, the schools are very good and the people (generally) friendly. The biggest issue I have had with the city is the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Snows from about October or November until approximately mid-to-late March, though one year it snowed until nearly June! Used to have four distinct seasons, but now  More

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Over 18 years ago

The City of Mentor ranks 7th in the state of Ohio interms of the number of manufacturing firms, and 10th in terms of the number of individuals involved in manufacturing  More

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