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Bloomington, IL vs Daphne, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Daphne or is it cheaper to live in Bloomington?
- Daphne is 15.1% more expensive than Bloomington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Daphne or Bloomington?
- Daphne housing costs are 34.1% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bloomington or is Health Care more affordable in Daphne.
- Health related expenses are 6.0% more in Daphne.
 Bloomington, ILDaphne, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.5100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.5100
 Housing63.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$314,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.0100
 Miscellaneous137.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

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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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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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 Daphne    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Beautiful area, but many residents are not friendly to newcomers. Get your new license plate as soon as possible, otherwise you will stick out like a sore thumb and be  More

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Over 11 years ago

Wonderful place to live.   More

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Over 18 years ago

If you are looking for peace and quiet with shopping and beaches conviently located, then Daphne is the city for you!! chanel  More

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