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Pekin, IL vs Bardstown, KY

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Are people in Bardstown older or younger than people in Pekin?
- The Median Age in Bardstown is 7.4 years younger than in Pekin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bardstown or Pekin?
- Bardstown housing costs are 112.5% more expensive than Pekin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bardstown or Pekin?
- The average commute for residents of Bardstown is 2.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pekin.

Things to do in Pekin?
Pekin IL is situated southeast Bloomington on Illinois River full of family friendly fun like bowling at Tazewell Lanes Plus an array of historical sites such as ChiefShinopen Park making it a great spot to learn about Pekin’s past.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

 Pekin, ILBardstown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,425329,725,481
 Median Income$50,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$104,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Bardstown    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Bardstown be cappin  More

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