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DeKalb, IL vs La Quinta, CA

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Are people in La Quinta older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in La Quinta is 24.5 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in La Quinta or DeKalb?
- La Quinta housing costs are 241.8% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, La Quinta or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of La Quinta is 1.7 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 La Quinta?
La Quinta, California is located in Riverside County offering visitors great entertainment options around SilverRock Resort or Indian Wells Tennis Garden combined with multiple restaurants including Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant.

 DeKalb, ILLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,846329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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