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Fairbanks, AK vs Bothell, WA

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Are people in Bothell older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Bothell is 9.4 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bothell or Fairbanks?
- Bothell housing costs are 232.3% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bothell or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Bothell is 17.5 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 Bothell?
Bothell, WA is a lively suburb located outside of Seattle on the northern end of Lake Washington in Snohomish County. It is home to many tech companies and offers plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options along its bustling waterfront area known as the Northshore Landing.

 Fairbanks, AKBothell, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,355329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.94  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews
Martin · North Pole, AK
Comfortable, But Winters Are Getting Harder
Over 10 years ago

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

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CJ · Ogden, UT
Interested in Fairbanks
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

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Sandy · Fairbanks, AK
Think Twice!
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

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Reviews for Bothell    12 Reviews
cole · Bothell, WA
bothell the best
Over 4 years ago

Bothell is amazing, downtown is nice and cozy and our restaurants are great. the suburban neighborhoods are welcoming and friendly. visit  More

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Just · Bothell, WA
A Great Place to Live, Except . . .
Over 5 years ago

We have lived in and near Bothell for 20 years. The schools here are great, and if you’re college educated, the job market is great, too. We moved to the Pacific  More

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Cindy · Bothell, WA
Beautiful
Over 6 years ago

I love BOTHELL. It's beautiful and safe.  More

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