| Fairbanks, AK | Lawrence, KS | United States |
Overall | 104.0 | 93.0 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 133.0 | 98.8 | 100 |
Health | 128.1 | 105.9 | 100 |
Housing | 82.9 | 83.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $275,600 | $273,700 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 13,410.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 75.1 | 86.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 136.3 | 120.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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 Lawrence 19 Reviews
I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college More
Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun More
While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be More
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