Plains, PA is a small town located in the Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. Although Plains has a population of approximately 4,000 people, it is known for its rankings on BestPlaces.net. According to BestPlaces.net, Plains has an overall score of 70 out of 100 and ranks in the top ten percent nationally for its cost of living index and quality of life index scores. It also ranks in the top 25 percent nationally for crime rate and weather ratings. Additionally, Plains has very low scores when it comes to job market and housing affordability, making it one of the most affordable communities in all of Pennsylvania. All these factors contribute to Plains being ranked as one of the best places to live in Pennyslvania according to BestPlaces.net.
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