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Steamboat Springs, CO vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Steamboat Springs?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 11.6 years younger than in Steamboat Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Steamboat Springs?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 73.5% less expensive than Steamboat Springs housing costs.

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

Things to do in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs, CO is located in the Yampa River Valley in north-central Colorado. It has a population of around 12,000 people across an area of 18 square miles and it's known for its hot springs, ski resorts and mountain biking trails.

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!

 Steamboat Springs, COFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$80,660  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,040,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.76  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Steamboat Springs    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved here a year ago now and I love it. I've lived all over the East Coast to date the best all around place I've lived has been Asheville North Carolina albeit until  More

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Over 14 years ago

steamboat is an excellent example of small town living. help and support when you are in need. family, community, recreation. all here for enjoying. give to the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hey, I lived in Steamboat breifly nice town. My brother lived there 15 years. The outdoors are awesome in that area. Hunting, skiing, kayaking, fishing, etc.. 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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