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Decatur, GA vs Urbana, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbana or Decatur?
- Urbana housing costs are 72.9% less expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbana or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Urbana is 11.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Decatur.

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.

Things to do in Urbana?
Urbana, Illinois sits within Champaign County giving residents access to parks such as Crystal Lake Park or shopping options at Market Place Mall.

 Decatur, GAUrbana, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,189329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.61  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Urbana    7 Reviews

This town is horrendous. I cannot figure out why they think they are so important, as they wouldn't even exist if the college was not here. Just another worthless 40,000  More

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Over 16 years ago

Greetings: Urbana is a good college town to live but it comes with the usual dependency on the university for most of its cultural entertainment. Thankfully, it has a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Urbana really doesn't have much in the way recreation unless, your into the partying scene and even then there are only a few hangout places. Urbana is more of a  More

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