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East Peoria, IL vs Branson, MO

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Are people in Branson older or younger than people in East Peoria?
- The Median Age in Branson is 2.3 years younger than in East Peoria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Branson or East Peoria?
- Branson housing costs are 67.5% more expensive than East Peoria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Branson or East Peoria?
- The average commute for residents of Branson is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of East Peoria.

Things to do in East Peoria?
East Peoria, IL sits along the Illinois River between Peoria Heights and Peoria City limits in central Illinois about two hours from Chicago. The city's main employers are Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., National Reddi-Mix LCC, and American Refining Group Incorporated among others.

Things to do in Branson?
Branson, MO is located in Taney County and has a population of about 12,000 people. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US with attractions like Silver Dollar City theme park and numerous shows being performed nightly. Shopping, golfing and boating are also popular activities here.

 East Peoria, ILBranson, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,579329,725,481
 Median Income$68,246  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$149,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Peoria    1 Reviews

East Peoria is across the river from Peoria, the latter of which is the anchor of the entire "Heart of IL" region. Though the two share part of a name, they are separate  More

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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 5 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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