Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 1.7 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or DeKalb?
- Charleston housing costs are 42.5% less expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 7.5 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 Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.