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Claremont, CA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Claremont?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 16.2 years younger than in Claremont.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Claremont?
- DeKalb housing costs are 75.0% less expensive than Claremont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Claremont?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Claremont.

Things to do in Claremont?
Claremont, California is found in Los Angeles county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Claremont Hills Wilderness Park plus stores like Towne Center Promenade and dining spots near ZAKE Japanese Eatery.

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.

 Claremont, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$111,937  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$823,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  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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