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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Riverton, UT vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Riverton?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 5.1 years younger than in Riverton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Riverton?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 53.8% less expensive than Riverton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Riverton?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 11.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Riverton.

Things to do in Riverton?
Riverton, Utah is located in Salt Lake County providing tourists access to the river trails of Jordan River Trailhead plus local restaurants like Coppervine Dacor.

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!

 Riverton, UTFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$107,674  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$596,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.91  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews
Marc · Riverton, UT
Love it
Over 15 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews
Martin · North Pole, AK
Comfortable, But Winters Are Getting Harder
Over 10 years ago

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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CJ · Ogden, UT
Interested in Fairbanks
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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Sandy · Fairbanks, AK
Think Twice!
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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