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DeKalb, IL vs St. George, UT

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Are people in St. George older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in St. George is 12.8 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. George or DeKalb?
- St. George housing costs are 135.4% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. George or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of St. George is 6.0 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 St. George?
St. George, Utah sits on the edge of the Virgin River just south of Zion National Park providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors - take a tour of nearby Snow Canyon State Park or enjoy some disc golf at Sunbrook Disc Golf Course.

 DeKalb, ILSt. George, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,875329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%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 St. George    75 Reviews

Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  More

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