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Fairbanks, AK vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 6.5 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Fairbanks?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 53.7% less expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 5.2 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Fairbanks, AKWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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