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DeKalb, IL vs Mesquite, NV

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Are people in Mesquite older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Mesquite is 34.6 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mesquite or DeKalb?
- Mesquite housing costs are 69.2% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mesquite or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Mesquite is 7.3 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 Mesquite?
Mesquite, NV is a pleasant city east of Las Vegas featuring several spectacular spots such as Wolf Creek Golf Club perfect for exploring or Bowler Wildhorse Motorsports Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cowboy Poets Gathering celebrating local culture with music and art.

 DeKalb, ILMesquite, NVUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,019329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%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 Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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