2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Fairbanks, AK vs Box Elder, SD

Are people in Box Elder older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Box Elder is 0.4 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Box Elder or Fairbanks?
- Box Elder housing costs are 16.3% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Box Elder or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Box Elder is 3.1 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 Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!