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Walla Walla, WA vs Bloomington, IL

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Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 1.1 years younger than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Walla Walla?
- Bloomington housing costs are 44.3% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Walla Walla.

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

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 .

 Walla Walla, WABloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

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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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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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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