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Florence, SC vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 3.8 years younger than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Florence?
- Bloomington housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

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 .

 Florence, SCBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

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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Over 11 years ago

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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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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