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Belleville, IL vs Jefferson City, MO

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Are people in Jefferson City older or younger than people in Belleville?
- The Median Age in Jefferson City is 0.2 years older than in Belleville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jefferson City or Belleville?
- Jefferson City housing costs are 65.4% more expensive than Belleville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jefferson City or Belleville?
- The average commute for residents of Jefferson City is 9.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Belleville.

Things to do in Belleville?
Belleville, Illinois lies within St Clair County providing visitors leisure areas such as Belleville Flea Market and culture attractions like National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows combined with local stores like Gateway Shopping Center Mall while also having food spots like Los Rancheros Taqueria.

Things to do in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

 Belleville, ILJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,076329,725,481
 Median Income$56,404  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$129,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Belleville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Nice place to live. St Louis is right across the river and there is easy access either by car or by the metro  More

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Over 12 years ago

My husband and I are in our late 40s and looking for the perfect spot to move to. We are retired military and presently live about 20 minutes from St. Louis. We  More

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Property value got lower because of politics , not, the economy. And realtors are panicing people who want to sell into selling cheaper so realtors can make a quick buck  More

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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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