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DeKalb, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 7.3 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or DeKalb?
- Gainesville housing costs are 60.4% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 0.6 minutes longer 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 DeKalb, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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