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Jefferson City, MO vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Jefferson City?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 2.4 years younger than in Jefferson City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Jefferson City?
- Bloomington housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Jefferson City?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jefferson City.

Things to do in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

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 .

 Jefferson City, MOBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$56,781  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  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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