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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Fairbanks, AK vs Pottsville, PA

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Are people in Pottsville older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Pottsville is 13.7 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pottsville or Fairbanks?
- Pottsville housing costs are 61.5% less expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pottsville or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Pottsville is 6.2 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 Pottsville?
Pottsville, PA is a lovely city east of Harrisburg filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Riverfront Park displaying its distinctive landscape or Yuengling Brewery great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Pottsville’s Christmas on Centre offering lots of entertainment every December.

 Fairbanks, AKPottsville, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,413329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%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 Pottsville    1 Reviews
Elizabeth · Pottsville, PA
Small town atmosphere....with the benefits of the
Over 19 years ago

Pottsville is a small city. Some may not even consider it so. For those of us who come from a small town, it has all the important benefits of a city...all the while  More

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