2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Springfield, MO vs Fairbanks, AK

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- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 3.0% shorter than it is for residents of Springfield.
- 6.9% fewer residents of Fairbanks work from home compared to residents of Springfield.
 Springfield, MOFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1527
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 Springfield, MOFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock16.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Springfield, MOFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock24.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  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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