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Manitowoc, WI vs Bloomington, IL

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Highlights
Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Manitowoc?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 8.0 years younger than in Manitowoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Manitowoc?
- Bloomington housing costs are 17.1% more expensive than Manitowoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Manitowoc?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Manitowoc.

Things to do in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc WI lies at the base of Lake Michigan full of trails accessible by bike or horseback perfect for admiring nature’s beauty plus tons of recreational activities such as zip-lining available at nearby Silver Lake Park!

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 .

 Manitowoc, WIBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$54,767  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$178,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  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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