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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Somerset, NJ vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 4.8 years younger than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Somerset?
- Bloomington housing costs are 51.7% less expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 17.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

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 .

 Somerset, NJBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews
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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