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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Norwalk, IA

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 1.3 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Wilkes-Barre?
- Norwalk housing costs are 138.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 3.2 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk, IA is located in Warren County and has a population of just under 9,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions like The Saylorville Lake Visitor Center or take part in recreational activities such as hiking at the Jester Park Nature Center or the Maffitt Reservoir Recreation Area offering excellent bird watching opportunities!

 Wilkes-Barre, PANorwalk, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,592329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Norwalk    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

norwalk is a great place to raise a family and it has good schools. It is also a quick commute to des moines. On the downside there's really not much to do, too much  More

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