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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Vicksburg, MS

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Are people in Vicksburg older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Vicksburg is 3.2 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Vicksburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- Vicksburg housing costs are 18.7% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Vicksburg or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Vicksburg is 2.3 minutes shorter 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 Vicksburg?
Vicksburg, MS Vicksburg is a city located in western Mississippi along the Mississippi River. It is known for its rich Civil War history and beautiful antebellum architecture. The city was designated as a National Park in 1999, making it the only National Military Park to honor an entire campaign. Visitors can explore historic sites, monuments, and museums dedicated to the history of Vicksburg.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAVicksburg, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,748329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Vicksburg    8 Reviews

I was born and raised in Vicksburg. I left for a town 25 miles south in 2015. Vicksburg was a great city when I was coming up. However, in the past 15 to so years, it  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice People..Rich Culture....Just a great place to  More

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My son was attacked by two teenage thugs when he stopped in Vicksburg to do some laundry, find something to eat and recharge batteries for his electronics. Jake, my  More

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