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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bloomington, IL vs Fort Payne, AL

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Are people in Fort Payne older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Fort Payne is 4.4 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Payne or Bloomington?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 18.5% less expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Payne or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Payne is 4.0 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 Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

 Bloomington, ILFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%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 Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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