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Bloomington, IL vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 5.0 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Bloomington?
- Norwalk housing costs are 152.9% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 11.0 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 Bloomington, ILNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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