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Kings Mountain, NC vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Kings Mountain?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 13.2 years younger than in Kings Mountain.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Kings Mountain?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 36.4% more expensive than Kings Mountain housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Kings Mountain?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 10.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kings Mountain.

Things to do in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain is a small town located near Cleveland and Gaston Counties in North Carolina boasting close to 8 thousand residents. Here you’ll find no shortage of outdoor activities - enjoy bird watching on one of many trails or take advantage of great opportunities for canoeing and kayaking along the Catawba River; plus within its historical downtown district, there’s plenty of shops and restaurants to visit as well!

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!

 Kings Mountain, NCFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$42,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$202,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kings Mountain    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I'm 22 now and I've been here my entire life. I truly despise living here now and would not recommend it to anyone, although the country areas and the historical Kings  More

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Over 14 years ago

Beautiful Small Town Near the Appalachian  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 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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