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Twentynine Palms, CA vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Twentynine Palms?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 4.0 years older than in Twentynine Palms.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Twentynine Palms?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Twentynine Palms housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Twentynine Palms?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Twentynine Palms.

Things to do in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms, California is a tranquil desert getaway located in San Bernardino County North East from Joshua Tree National Park offering perfect escapes from hustling busy cities into serenity with its two state parks full wildlife with one being Big Morongo Canyon Preserve famous bird watching site with 360+ species recorded! One can observe hundreds of majestic Joshua Trees & countless stars giving many tourists memorable visiting experiences! Don't miss any chance exploiting other city's features like Oasis Visitor Center & Old Schoolhouse Museum containing historical artifacts providing great insight about old communities' ways trends & day-to-day life! Other than these community property serves dozens more spots perfect recreational purposes creating even more itinerary options whether you looking having fun alone or alongside family members 29 Palms won't disappoint -all within easy access urban amenities around region if need be!

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!

 Twentynine Palms, CAFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$46,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$261,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.76  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Twentynine Palms    7 Reviews

Twentynine Palms is a really nice, i have a beautiful house... In 5 years, i almost never see anyone outside.. It is very creepy! No one says hi, or waves if you do  More

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Over 8 years ago

Housing is super cheap here. So we are mortgage free. Weather is hot and dry. Good to dry up inflammations. Las Vegas and Palm Springs are much hotter. 29Palms is a  More

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I work on the USMC base as a contractor and rent a house with my fiance. We live in a nice area of town, but the rent is $1550/mon, which by California standards is  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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