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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Standish, ME

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Are people in Standish older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Standish is 5.4 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Standish or Wilkes-Barre?
- Standish housing costs are 189.7% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Standish or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Standish is 14.1 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 Standish?
Standish Maine sits along Sebago Lake southeast corner Cooke Stream where Routes 25 28 115 converge The 16 mile radius gives locals quick access to urban settings like Portland while simultaneously affording them straight shot access into nature’s backyard Standish has grown to accommodate newcomers yet still holds onto local charm through annual events celebrated throughout the community since 1856

 Wilkes-Barre, PAStandish, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,183329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Standish    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Our area is senic, on Sebago Lake. The tough part about living in maine is it is very expensive, between the state and town taxes, it's amazing our state is in such  More

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