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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Morristown, NJ

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Are people in Morristown older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Morristown is 0.8 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Morristown or Wilkes-Barre?
- Morristown housing costs are 470.7% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morristown or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Morristown is 6.1 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 Morristown?
Morristown, NJ is an attractive city northwest of Newark home to numerous wonderful sights including Acorn Hall exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Early Street Park ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Morristown Festival Of Books each June.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAMorristown, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,003329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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