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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs St. Marys, GA

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Are people in St. Marys older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in St. Marys is 0.3 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Marys or Wilkes-Barre?
- St. Marys housing costs are 107.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Marys or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of St. Marys is 3.8 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 St. Marys?
Located on the St. Marys River near Florida’s border this small coastal town has become increasingly popular with beach goers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities without sacrificing too much entertainment or advantage over amenities such us art galleries eateries shops festivals public parks etc.. Making it great place those who want experience something different yet close beach activities!

 Wilkes-Barre, PASt. Marys, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,200329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%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 St. Marys    12 Reviews

I'm not the type to sugarcoat reviews, I call it as I see it. So here goes. I will admit that St. Marys embraces that small town mentality. They do have regular  More

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You have to know what you want. Don't expect St Marys to be something it's not. If you want traffic and congestion, don't move here. It was a small town that  More

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This sweet little town is just what my family was looking for — a quiet place adjacent to the marshes, river and seashore. It’s affordable and safe, without the traffic  More

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