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Fairbanks, AK vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 13.9 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Fairbanks?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 23.8% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 12.1 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 Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

 Fairbanks, AKFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%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

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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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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 Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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