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Pekin, IL vs Elizabethtown, KY

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Highlights
Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Pekin?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 5.0 years younger than in Pekin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Pekin?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 113.2% more expensive than Pekin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Pekin?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 1.3 minutes shorter 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 Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY is actually two towns combined; A “city” side with modern amenities such as shopping malls and business establishments plus a rural “county” side filled with rolling hills and quaint farms offering a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on season!

 Pekin, ILElizabethtown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Median Income$50,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$104,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 17 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 Elizabethtown    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 16 years ago

cant find none !!! go 2 toolong.com moresureword.com   More

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