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DeKalb, IL vs Howard, WI

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Are people in Howard older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Howard is 14.7 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Howard or DeKalb?
- Howard housing costs are 51.8% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Howard or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Howard is 1.8 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 Howard?
Howard, WI is a beautiful village northwest of Green Bay home to numerous enjoyable landmarks like Lime Kiln Park exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Cedar Creek Golf Course perfect for relaxation; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Downtown Alive with music and art each July.

 DeKalb, ILHoward, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,828329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Howard    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

moving to Olkahoma. Some where around South Tulsa, Pryor Creek, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks... looking for info on these  More

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