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Bowling Green, OH vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Bowling Green?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 2.3 years older than in Bowling Green.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Bowling Green?
- DeKalb housing costs are 3.8% less expensive than Bowling Green housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Bowling Green?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 5.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bowling Green.

Things to do in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green OH sits northwest Toledo popular among vacationers thanks to its various museums such as the Black Swamp Nature Center making it ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty of opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

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.

 Bowling Green, OHDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$37,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  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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