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Bloomington, IL vs Pharr, TX

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Are people in Pharr older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Pharr is 6.1 years younger than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pharr or Bloomington?
- Pharr housing costs are 27.9% less expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pharr or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Pharr is 4.5 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 Pharr?
Pharr Texas is home to attractions ranging from Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet Mall to Pharr International Bridge.

 Bloomington, ILPharr, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,997329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.4%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 12 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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