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Bloomington, IL vs Plainfield, IN

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 2.7 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Bloomington?
- Plainfield housing costs are 46.5% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 5.9 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 Plainfield?
Plainfield IN sits in Hendricks County just outside Indianapolis boasting historic sites such as a renovated 19th century courthouse plus ample shopping options at Metropolis Mall.

 Bloomington, ILPlainfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,311329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Plainfield    3 Reviews

I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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