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Bloomington, IL vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 2.2 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Bloomington?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 72.3% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 4.7 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 Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Bloomington, ILSun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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