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DeKalb, IL vs Pullman, WA

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Are people in Pullman older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Pullman is 2.6 years younger than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pullman or DeKalb?
- Pullman housing costs are 97.5% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pullman or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Pullman is 9.3 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 Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

 DeKalb, ILPullman, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,968329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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