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Binghamton, NY vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 11.0 years younger than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Binghamton?
- DeKalb housing costs are 61.1% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

 Binghamton, NYDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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