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San Bernardino, CA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairbanks has been positive.
- Fairbanks has 3.4% more unemployment than San Bernardino.
- Fairbanks job growth has increased by 8.0% in the past 10 years.
 San Bernardino, CAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  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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