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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 6.3 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Wilkes-Barre?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 120.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 6.0 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 Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida lies within Polk county offering tourists plenty of entertainment opportunities around Legoland Florida Resort along with local stores like The Lakeside Village Shopping Center.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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