Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fairbanks, AK vs Grand Island, NE

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Grand Island older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Grand Island is 6.7 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grand Island or Fairbanks?
- Grand Island housing costs are 26.3% less expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grand Island or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Grand Island is 3.5 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 Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

 Fairbanks, AKGrand Island, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,755329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.94  Unlock26.38
Cost of Living
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairbanks

See all reviews
Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews
Abhd · Tulsa, OK
nice town to raise a family
Over 18 years ago

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Grand Island

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Moncure, North CarolinaWilson, North CarolinaCompare
 Richland, WashingtonToledo, OhioCompare
 Holt, MichiganBlissfield, MichiganCompare
 Seneca, South CarolinaMarietta, GeorgiaCompare
 Atlanta, GeorgiaMichigantown, IndianaCompare
 Raymore, MissouriBrookhaven, GeorgiaCompare
 Sharon, MassachusettsShreveport, LouisianaCompare
 Savannah, GeorgiaAmes, IowaCompare
 Lebanon, IndianaElgin, IllinoisCompare
 Clemson, South CarolinaBridgeport, AlabamaCompare

Learn More About Fairbanks, Alaska
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Grand Island, Nebraska
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.