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Coos Bay, OR vs Fairmont, MN

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Are people in Fairmont older or younger than people in Coos Bay?
- The Median Age in Fairmont is 4.1 years older than in Coos Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairmont or Coos Bay?
- Fairmont housing costs are 52.6% less expensive than Coos Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairmont or Coos Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Fairmont is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Coos Bay.

Things to do in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay is a port city situated near Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area perfect for enjoying its stunning sandy beaches full of wildlife while providing access to different water sports from crabbing to kayaking among other popular activities such as exploring the historic buildings at Coos Historical & Maritime Museum and trying local cuisines in some of its unique restaurants.

Things to do in Fairmont?
Fairmont, MN is located in Martin County just south of Blue Earth on Interstate 90. The city is renowned for its natural beauty; from manicured parks to historical sites like Bristol Myers museum to several lakes dotted across the county including Buffalo Lake—the largest lake in Minnesota—Fairmont is also host to many annual events such as Minnesota Corn Cob Open golf tournament & World's Largest Potato Festival commemorating local potato industry.

 Coos Bay, ORFairmont, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,465329,725,481
 Median Income$48,233  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Coos Bay    11 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

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My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

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Over 11 years ago

nice  More

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Reviews for Fairmont    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Fairmont has good schools. Its K-12 public school system offers a comprehensive curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular opportunities, and up-to-date facilities.  More

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