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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fairbanks, AK vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Houma is 8.1 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Fairbanks?
- Houma housing costs are 41.0% less expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 8.9 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 Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Fairbanks, AKHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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 Houma    4 Reviews
Bryan · Artondale, WA
Living in Houma
Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Kelly · Houma, LA
Southern boredom
Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Walter · Houma, LA
Climate
Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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