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Buffalo Grove, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 16.1 years younger than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Buffalo Grove?
- DeKalb housing costs are 38.4% less expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 8.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo Grove.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

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.

 Buffalo Grove, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  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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