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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Valley Stream, NY

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Are people in Valley Stream older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Valley Stream is 7.3 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valley Stream or Wilkes-Barre?
- Valley Stream housing costs are 378.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valley Stream or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Valley Stream is 24.8 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 Valley Stream?
Valley Stream, New York is located in Nassau County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Cedar Creek Park plus stores like Green Acres Mall and dining spots near Lexi's Restaurant.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAValley Stream, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,304329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%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 Valley Stream    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for longer than I care to have lived here. Everything is close except important things like jobs. Commute 1.5 hours or more to find a decent job. Then  More

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Valley Stream is just five minutes away from NYC City Border Line. Fifteen minutes away from JFK Airport border. a beautiful Village with a great amount of Quality. I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Valley Stream is a fairly quiet town in Nassau County, Long Island with a rather low Crime Rate. It borders on Elmont, Rosedale and Cambria Heights Queens and is a  More

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