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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bloomington, IL vs Berea, KY

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Are people in Berea older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Berea is 3.1 years younger than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Berea or Bloomington?
- Berea housing costs are 6.1% less expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Berea or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Berea is 3.2 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 Berea?
Berea, KY is an independent city situated in Madison County with a population over 14 thousand people. Berea offers several attractions including Berea Arboretum & Nature Preserve which has educational programs and hiking trails allowing visitors to connect with nature while they're visiting. Berea also has many unique restaurants and shops that are great for exploring during any season!

 Bloomington, ILBerea, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,465329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Berea    3 Reviews
Anthony · Berea, KY
Wonderful Berea
Over 19 years ago

Berea is a great community and wonderful place to live. It is a small town atmosphere with beautiful mountains to hike and crafts to see. It is convenient to Lexington  More

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Gary · Berea, KY
Community
Over 19 years ago

Berea is a wonderful community were people greet you with a friendly smile. Located at exit 76 on I75 it is 45 minutes from Lexington Ky and 2 hrs out of Knoxville Tn.  More

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beriah · Bighill, KY
berea
Over 19 years ago

berea is ok has a college, farming and decent  More

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