2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fairbanks, AK vs Auburn, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 7.4 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Fairbanks?
- Auburn housing costs are 106.3% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 18.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fairbanks.

Things to do in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks AK rests close Arctic Circle famed principally for its natural sites such as Chena River State Recreation Area where visitors may take part in different water sports or simply enjoy some peace & tranquility while walking along sandy beaches!

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

 Fairbanks, AKAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairbanks

Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

   |    Reply

Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Auburn


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.