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York, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in York?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 1.5 years older than in York.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or York?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 45.4% less expensive than York housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or York?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 3.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of York.

Things to do in York?
York, Pennsylvania lies in York County and gives tourists access to attractions such as Battlefield Harley-Davidson or The York Revolution Stadium combined with locals seeking historical sites like The Log Cabin General Store

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.

 York, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$39,764  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$233,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for York    14 Reviews

I have lived in York County for 13 years and operate a business (3 Monkeys Inflatables) here and I think it's a pretty nice place to live however just like anywhere  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in York for a year im from Brooklyn and York was pretty bad its a pretty boring place not much to do and all the stores in the downtown are out of shape im glad  More

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5 miles of drugs gangs and feins after dark it gets worst better off moving to Lancaster or  More

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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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