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DeKalb, IL vs Elizabethton, TN

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Are people in Elizabethton older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Elizabethton is 14.5 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or DeKalb?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 8.0% less expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethton or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethton is 0.2 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 Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

 DeKalb, ILElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%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 Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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