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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Sault Ste. Marie?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 6.2 years younger than in Sault Ste. Marie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Sault Ste. Marie?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 96.9% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Sault Ste. Marie?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sault Ste. Marie.

Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie, MI is a lovely city east of Paradise filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Whitefish Point Bird Observatory displaying its distinctive landscape or Soo Locks great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Sault Summer Arts and Culture Fest offering lots of entertainment every August.

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!

 Sault Ste. Marie, MIFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$45,905  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sault Ste. Marie    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

As of the last few years, with education spending cuts, our student to teacher ratio is now somewhere near 31-32 students per classroom. The only exception is our  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is cold up here! I am bummed there isn't more to do inside with little ones when it is so cold for months.  More

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If you enjoy Winter and cool Summers, you may enjoy living here. Snowfall usually begins in December and lasts until late April. The last few years Winter weather has  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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