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DeKalb, IL vs Wenatchee, WA

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Are people in Wenatchee older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Wenatchee is 10.1 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wenatchee or DeKalb?
- Wenatchee housing costs are 105.9% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wenatchee or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Wenatchee is 3.9 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 Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

 DeKalb, ILWenatchee, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,086329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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