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DeKalb, IL vs Suwanee, GA

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Are people in Suwanee older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Suwanee is 13.1 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Suwanee or DeKalb?
- Suwanee housing costs are 155.4% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Suwanee or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Suwanee is 13.2 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 Suwanee?
Suwanee is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia with an estimated population around 19,100 people as of 2020. The area offers endless recreational activities such as attending the annual Suwanee Day Festival or taking advantage of its close proximity to one of Georgia’s largest lakes Lake Lanier which provide access to large scale attractions and entertainment options plus several local businesses ranging from pizzerias to luxury dining venues offer something special every day .

 DeKalb, ILSuwanee, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,629329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Suwanee    8 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 7 years. It is by far the best place to raise a family. So many things to do. Most people in our neighborhood have children. Schools are great.   More

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Over 13 years ago

We moved to Suwanee 7 months ago. Suwanee is a great town to live in. Great schools, low crime (for Atlanta area), convenient to many shopping areas nearby. The Towne  More

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Over 15 years ago

Suwanee has some of the best schools in the state of  More

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