2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Gainesville, FL vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 4.1% shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.
- 33.1% fewer residents of Fairbanks work from home compared to residents of Gainesville.
 Gainesville, FLFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Commute Time191527
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 Commute Mode
 Gainesville, FLFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Auto (alone)65.6%69.6%73.2%
 Carpool11.0%16.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.8%0.7%4.2%
 Bicycle3.7%0.9%0.5%
 Walk4.4%5.8%2.5%
 Work at Home8.4%5.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Gainesville, FLFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%7.3%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.11.8%24.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.0%30.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.25.9%20.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.3%6.9%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.3.6%2.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%2.1%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.6%0.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%0.9%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.7%1.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%1.0%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.4%2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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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

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Over 13 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 14 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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