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DeKalb, IL vs Memphis, TN

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 DeKalb, ILMemphis, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock54.138.1
 Snowfall28.6  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days115.5108.4106.2
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock90.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8792592443
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 Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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