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DeKalb, IL vs Ormond Beach, FL

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Are people in Ormond Beach older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Ormond Beach is 26.4 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ormond Beach or DeKalb?
- Ormond Beach housing costs are 86.4% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ormond Beach or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Ormond Beach is 0.5 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 Ormond Beach?
Ormond Beach, Florida is located in Volusia County providing visitors great shopping opportunities around The Pavilion at Ormond and various restaurants like TGI Friday’s.

 DeKalb, ILOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
 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 Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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