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Burbank, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Burbank?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 13.4 years younger than in Burbank.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Burbank?
- DeKalb housing costs are 20.7% less expensive than Burbank housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Burbank?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 11.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burbank.

Things to do in Burbank?
Burbank, IL: Burbank is a village located in Cook County, Illinois near Chicago's southwest suburbs. It features many recreational amenities like pathways for walking or biking along its two rivers (Des Plaines River and Salt Creek) as well as golf courses, neighborhood parks and festivals throughout the year.

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.

 Burbank, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$73,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.9  Unlock26.38
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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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