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Bowling Green, OH vs Cape Girardeau, MO

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Are people in Cape Girardeau older or younger than people in Bowling Green?
- The Median Age in Cape Girardeau is 11.1 years older than in Bowling Green.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cape Girardeau or Bowling Green?
- Cape Girardeau housing costs are 15.8% less expensive than Bowling Green housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cape Girardeau or Bowling Green?
- The average commute for residents of Cape Girardeau is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bowling Green.

Things to do in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green OH sits northwest Toledo popular among vacationers thanks to its various museums such as the Black Swamp Nature Center making it ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty of opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

Things to do in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau, Missouri lies within Cape Girardeau County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Common Pleas Courthouse to The Archive Project combined with stores like West Park Mall and local food spots like Applebee's Grill & Bar.

 Bowling Green, OHCape Girardeau, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,415329,725,481
 Median Income$37,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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Reviews for Cape Girardeau    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Great place to live. You can get from any point A to point B in 10 minutes. Easy to get spoiled with the  More

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Over 12 years ago

For a relatively small area (city permanent population of 37,000, swelling to 100,000 during the workweek when the university is in session), Cape Girardeau has multiple  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a good mid sized  More

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