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Carol Stream, IL vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Carol Stream?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 1.2 years younger than in Carol Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Carol Stream?
- Decatur housing costs are 88.0% more expensive than Carol Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Carol Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carol Stream.

Things to do in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream, Illinois sits within DuPage county featuring numerous attractions such Red Gate Bridge Nature Preserve or Cantigny Park combined with stores like Stratford Square Mall and local food spots like Dairy Queen

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Carol Stream, ILDecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$95,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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