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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
DeKalb, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Buffalo Grove or DeKalb?
- Buffalo Grove housing costs are 62.4% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

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

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.

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

 DeKalb, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,062329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.06  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
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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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

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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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
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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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
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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