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Bloomington, IL vs Farmington, NM

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Are people in Farmington older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Farmington is 0.7 years younger than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington or Bloomington?
- Farmington housing costs are 3.6% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington is 2.3 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 Farmington?
Farmington, New Mexico is a city located in San Juan County. The city offers a variety of outdoor activities, as well as a historic downtown area.

 Bloomington, ILFarmington, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,696329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.87  Unlock26.38
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 Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 7 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  More

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