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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bloomington, IL vs Athens, TN

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Are people in Athens older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Athens is 4.6 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Athens or Bloomington?
- Athens housing costs are 0.7% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Athens or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Athens is 3.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bloomington.

Things to do in Bloomington?
Bloomington Illinois provides an array of options for any kind of traveler including Miller Park Zoo or entertainment at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts .

Things to do in Athens?
Athens, TN is a small town located southeast of Knoxville filled with charming attractions such as Texas Roadhouse ideal for guests who looking for authentic southern cooking or Tennessee Wesleyan University with its many activities like art classes and sports; visitors can also explore nearby Parksville Lake offering fishing and other recreational activities.

 Bloomington, ILAthens, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,961329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews
Yasue · Bloomington, IL
Ten + years, a review of TWO cities: Blo/No
Over 9 years ago

If you're not from here it might be hard to figure out that Bloomington and Normal are actually one city mushed together, so make sure you look up info on Normal, IL  More

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J · Bloomington, IL
14 Years a Native
Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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J · Bloomington, IL
!4 Years in Bloomington; A Natives Perspective
Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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