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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Nashua, NH

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Are people in Nashua older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Nashua is 4.9 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nashua or Wilkes-Barre?
- Nashua housing costs are 233.8% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nashua or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Nashua is 8.8 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 Nashua?
Nashua, New Hampshire is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts with its numerous hiking paths and golf courses while also being close to many shops and tourist attractions with museums and kite festivals spanning across the year.

 Wilkes-Barre, PANashua, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,659329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Nashua    13 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Twenty or so years ago, this was a pretty nice city. Convenient and safe. Now, at least over the past decade-to-decade and a half, it's changed for the worse. Mainly the  More

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Did a short term stay here for work, it was the most depressing place I could ever imagine. Boring, unfriendly people, freezing winter, crap restaurants, and horrible  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived in many places across southern NH - and Nashua is by far the most community oriented place I have lived. The Library, Main Street initiatives, and parks  More

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