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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bridgewater, NJ vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Bridgewater?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 18.5 years younger than in Bridgewater.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Bridgewater?
- DeKalb housing costs are 64.8% less expensive than Bridgewater housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Bridgewater?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 10.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bridgewater.

Things to do in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater, New Jersey is a township located in Somerset County. The township is home to an expansive park system and a variety of shopping centers.

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.

 Bridgewater, NJDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$142,707  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$585,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.29  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews
celia · Bridgewater, NJ
Love living in Bridgewater , NJ
Over 9 years ago

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Linda · Bridgewater, NJ
Where do we go from here?
Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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