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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Salisbury, MD

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Are people in Salisbury older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Salisbury is 4.6 years younger than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salisbury or Wilkes-Barre?
- Salisbury housing costs are 73.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salisbury or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Salisbury is 2.0 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 Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

 Wilkes-Barre, PASalisbury, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,583329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%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 Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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