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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Petal, MS vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 0.2 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Petal?
- Bloomington housing costs are 11.0% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 7.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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 .

 Petal, MSBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews
Cayla · Petal, MS
Petal native
Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Yasue · Bloomington, IL
Ten + years, a review of TWO cities: Blo/No
Over 9 years ago

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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J · Bloomington, IL
14 Years a Native
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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J · Bloomington, IL
!4 Years in Bloomington; A Natives Perspective
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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