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DeKalb, IL vs Carlisle, PA

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Are people in Carlisle older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Carlisle is 9.8 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carlisle or DeKalb?
- Carlisle housing costs are 36.1% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carlisle or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Carlisle is 2.1 minutes shorter 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 Carlisle?
Carlisle, PA is an inviting town southeast of Harrisburg full of amazing places to explore like North Lexington Park presenting its distinctive landscape or East Pennsboro Township Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Carlisle All-American BBQ brings people together with food and games every July.

 DeKalb, ILCarlisle, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,869329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.06  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  More

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