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Mattoon, IL vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Mattoon?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 12.8 years younger than in Mattoon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Mattoon?
- Cookeville housing costs are 198.0% more expensive than Mattoon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Mattoon?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 3.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mattoon.

Things to do in Mattoon?
Mattoon is a small city located within Coles County, Illinois with plenty of attractions available such as attending shows at The Virginia Theatre or exploring one of its many parks great for outdoor activities like biking or jogging. Additionally there are several stores and eateries situated around town providing unique items or delicious cuisine perfect for anyone looking to have a meal out or browse around during their stay here!

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

 Mattoon, ILCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$41,320  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$96,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.04  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mattoon    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

If you enjoy small town living it is as good as any other small  More

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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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