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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Boerne, TX vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Boerne?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 12.3 years younger than in Boerne.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Boerne?
- DeKalb housing costs are 60.6% less expensive than Boerne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Boerne?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 10.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Boerne.

Things to do in Boerne?
Boerne, Texas was founded by German immigrants in 1849 and remains true to its roots showcasing German-style architecture along its main street as well as several other historical sites like Cibolo Creek Brewery & Old Number 9 saloon filled with interesting stories of days gone by!

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.

 Boerne, TXDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$79,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$522,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.74  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Boerne    9 Reviews
Tonya · Boerne, TX
Boerne is awesome!
Over 5 years ago

I've only been in Boerne a short time but the restaurants are great and everyone I meet makes me feel  More

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David · Boerne, TX
We’ll see
Over 5 years ago

My company is moving me to Boerne and I was surprised to find it has a higher property crime rate than Los Angeles (this is my own personal concern since I’m planning to  More

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Shane · Boerne, TX
Boerne is a welcoming place with all amenities
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Boerne (the area, not the small town itself) since 2006. Ignore the small minded folks who make reviews trying to discourage independent and tolerant  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 18 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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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 19 years ago

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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