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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Rochester, NH

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Are people in Rochester older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Rochester is 7.9 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rochester or Wilkes-Barre?
- Rochester housing costs are 155.7% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rochester or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Rochester is 9.0 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 Rochester?
Rochester NH can be found southeast Manchester popular primarily due its abundance of recreational activities from tennis courts, playgrounds and biking to skate parks offering plenty of fun regardless what season it is alongside vast selection eateries providing food from all around world.

 Wilkes-Barre, PARochester, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,317329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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 Rochester    3 Reviews

After living here for almost twelve years, I become happier each year with my choice. Rochester has lots of space left for development. It provides good community  More

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Awful horrid place, people have such a terrible attitude and can't (or at least won't) keep to their own business, ALWAYS starting and causing DRAMA, BS, HEADGAMES, and  More

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Rochester is a beautiful New England small town within commuting and shopping distance to Portsmouth and Boston. Close to both the White Mountains and the Seacoast  More

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