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Fairbanks, AK vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Medford is 9.5 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Fairbanks?
- Medford housing costs are 36.7% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 3.2 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 Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Fairbanks, AKMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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 Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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