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Blacksburg, VA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 3.2 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Blacksburg?
- DeKalb housing costs are 43.1% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

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.

 Blacksburg, VADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  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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