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Pleasant Hill, CA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Pleasant Hill?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 13.4 years younger than in Pleasant Hill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Pleasant Hill?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 71.8% less expensive than Pleasant Hill housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Pleasant Hill?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 20.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pleasant Hill.

Things to do in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill CA is situated in Contra Costa County offering many amenities one would expect from a suburban San Francisco Bay Area city combined with its unique characteristics as a modern hometown where there are plenty of parks for recreational activities or bicycle paths for those looking for an eco-friendly commute

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!

 Pleasant Hill, CAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$131,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$977,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pleasant Hill    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

rent is expensive here but it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great area for families with young children. There are lots of activities and fun things to do. Love the free concerts in the summer at City  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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