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Cerro Gordo, IL vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Cerro Gordo?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 3.0 years younger than in Cerro Gordo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Cerro Gordo?
- Bloomington housing costs are 97.4% more expensive than Cerro Gordo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Cerro Gordo?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 7.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cerro Gordo.

Things to do in Cerro Gordo?
Living in Cerro Gordo, IL is like being in small-town America. This quaint community has a population of just over 2,000 and is full of rural charm. The town's downtown area boasts a variety of stores, restaurants and other amenities to keep residents busy. Surrounding the downtown area are rolling hills, farmlands and lush landscapes that provide great outdoor activities like fishing, camping and hiking. With its close proximity to larger cities like Bloomington and Champaign, Cerro Gordo provides the perfect balance of rural tranquility and urban excitement—making it an ideal place for those looking for a quiet home with plenty of nearby attractions.

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 .

 Cerro Gordo, ILBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$61,364  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$105,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.2  Unlock26.38
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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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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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