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DeKalb, IL vs Greenacres, FL

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Are people in Greenacres older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Greenacres is 12.5 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Greenacres or DeKalb?
- Greenacres housing costs are 37.0% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Greenacres or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Greenacres is 6.2 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 Greenacres?
Greenacres, Florida is found in Palm Beach County giving its citizens access to parks such as John Prince Memorial Park and shopping options at The Mall at Wellington Green plus restaurants including Clematis Pizza Café & Dine In Theater.

 DeKalb, ILGreenacres, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,482329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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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Reviews for Greenacres    2 Reviews

I have lived in FL pretty much my entire life. I moved to CA in 96' and came back to FL in 04' to go to school. Sadly, it has been getting steadily worse here by the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I wanted to choose several categories but was limited to just one. The gang activity here is the highest in the country. The cost of living is extremely high. You  More

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