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Fairbanks, AK vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 8.3 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Fairbanks?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 35.9% more expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 1.8 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Fairbanks, AKWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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