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Trenton, NJ vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Trenton?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 7.9 years younger than in Trenton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Trenton?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 9.1% more expensive than Trenton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Trenton?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 11.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Trenton.

Things to do in Trenton?
Trenton, New Jersey is a culturally-diverse city full of art galleries and museums such as the New Jersey State Museum or unique eateries like the classic Trenton Social.

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!

 Trenton, NJFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$39,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  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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