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DeKalb, IL vs West Lafayette, IN

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 DeKalb, ILWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock37.938.1
 Snowfall28.6  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days115.5119.7106.2
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock86.485.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8796102443
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 West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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