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DeKalb, IL vs Fitchburg, WI

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 9.7 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or DeKalb?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 93.5% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 0.5 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 Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, WI is found in Dane County and has been around since 1836. It’s home to more than 25,000 people and comes with plenty of open space surrounded by nature thanks to its location near the natural beauty offered by Wisconsin’s state park system as well as local attractions such as Henry Vilas Zoo.

 DeKalb, ILFitchburg, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,361329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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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