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Bloomington, IN vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 12.5 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Bloomington?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 27.5% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bloomington.

Things to do in Bloomington?
Bloomington, Indiana is located in Monroe county providing an impressive blend of cultural and outdoor events such as hiking at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve or visiting the Mathers Museum of World Cultures.

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Bloomington, INWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$41,995  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$293,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bloomington    25 Reviews

I have lived here for almost 23 years. Wonderful, cosmopolitan, safe, cultural, liberal, all-inclusive town, with plenty of arts, shopping, sports events and activities,  More

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Over 5 years ago

The city government of Bloomington is very famous for its corruption. The police of this city are famous for their inactivity and lack of professionalism. The judges  More

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Over 6 years ago

Terrible. There is nothing good about Bloomington, IN. Don’t live there. As for Catalent, there is one of those in my home town Woodstock, IL. It’s a pharmaceutical  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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