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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Newark is 12.0 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Wilkes-Barre?
- Newark housing costs are 155.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 4.3 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 Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Wilkes-Barre, PANewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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