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Wailuku, HI vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Wailuku?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 13.0 years younger than in Wailuku.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Wailuku?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 65.8% less expensive than Wailuku housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Wailuku?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 8.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wailuku.

Things to do in Wailuku?
Wailuku is an unincorporated community situated within Maui County, Hawaii with plenty of attractions for visitors to do like exploring its multiple parks such as Ka'ahumanu Park perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Iao Valley State Park offers amazing views and trailheads ideal for outdoor activities. There are also numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their stay here!

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!

 Wailuku, HIFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$83,393  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$805,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wailuku    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

You can't beat the weather here. If you like the 4 seasons the islands wouldn't be the place for you.   More

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Over 17 years ago

the tourist economy has fallen apart, major layoffs state wide. All major airlines getting close to pulling out of west coast market. Aloha and ATA both went out of  More

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Over 19 years ago

Wailuku is a beautiful place to live. The climate is wetter than the south side of Maui because we are next to the west Maui mountains. It will drizzle a little each  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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