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Mattoon, IL vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Mattoon?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 4.0 years younger than in Mattoon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Mattoon?
- Somerset housing costs are 99.9% more expensive than Mattoon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Mattoon?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 2.5 minutes shorter 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 Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Mattoon, ILSomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$41,320  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$96,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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