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DeKalb, IL vs Duluth, MN

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Are people in Duluth older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Duluth is 8.8 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Duluth or DeKalb?
- Duluth housing costs are 18.1% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Duluth or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Duluth is 4.1 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 Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is a large port city straddling two states (Minnesota & Wisconsin) with many lakeside parks perfect for romantic sunsets or scenic hikes around Jay Cooke State Park.

 DeKalb, ILDuluth, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,711329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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