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Sheridan, WY vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Sheridan?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 10.8 years younger than in Sheridan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Sheridan?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 26.8% less expensive than Sheridan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Sheridan?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sheridan.

Things to do in Sheridan?
Sheridan, Wyoming is located in Sheridan County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Kendrick Park plus stores like Big Horn Shopping Center and dining spots near Fu Chinese & Japanese Cuisine

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!

 Sheridan, WYFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$52,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  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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