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DeKalb, IL vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 9.6 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or DeKalb?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 38.1% less expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 2.9 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 DeKalb, ILWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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