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Buffalo, MN vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in Buffalo?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 4.8 years older than in Buffalo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or Buffalo?
- Fairhope housing costs are 24.0% more expensive than Buffalo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or Buffalo?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo.

Things to do in Buffalo?
Situated within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area lies Buffalo -- a small city offering access to big city amenities along with beautiful scenery featuring country parks, ample green space and plenty of bike trails around one of Minnesota’s larger lakes.

Things to do in Fairhope?
Fairhope, AL Fairhope is a charming coastal town located just outside of Mobile Bay on the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County, Alabama. This quaint town offers something for everyone – from outdoor activities such as bird watching and fishing at Weeks Bay Reserve to art galleries and boutiques in downtown Fairhope. There are also numerous festivals throughout the year that celebrate local culture and heritage.

 Buffalo, MNFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$74,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$339,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo    1 Reviews

I pay only $525 + elec. for a 1 BR downtown, above one of the downtown stores. Old and certainly not fancy, but convenient and somewhat charming. Most of the places  More

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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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