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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Newburgh, NY

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Are people in Newburgh older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Newburgh is 3.4 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newburgh or Wilkes-Barre?
- Newburgh housing costs are 52.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newburgh or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Newburgh is 7.9 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 Newburgh?
Newburgh NY is located along Hudson River about 60 miles north of New York City. This city was once a major industrial center with large factories that produced everything from hats to carpets but now it draws visitors from far away seeking beautiful riverfront parks or interesting cultural attractions like Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site or The Newburgh Brewing Company Taproom & Brewery where locals can enjoy some handcrafted beer or grab lunch with friends on weekends.

 Wilkes-Barre, PANewburgh, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,834329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%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 Newburgh    13 Reviews

I am a Town of Newburgh (TON) resident. The Town of Newburgh is a great place to live and raise a family. The police are well liked and professional. Many Police  More

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Newburgh, NY was once a glorious small city sitting on the western bank of the Hudson River in the mid-Hudson Valley, just 60 miles north of New York City. It had a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Newburgh has very reasonable living costs for homes that would cost millions of dollars anywhere else close to NYC. Just look across the river at Beacon. Now is the time  More

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