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East Peoria, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in East Peoria?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 9.5 years younger than in East Peoria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or East Peoria?
- Gainesville housing costs are 120.6% more expensive than East Peoria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or East Peoria?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 1.5 minutes longer 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 East Peoria, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$68,246  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$149,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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