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Fair Oaks, CA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Fair Oaks?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 21.1 years younger than in Fair Oaks.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Fair Oaks?
- DeKalb housing costs are 64.2% less expensive than Fair Oaks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Fair Oaks?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fair Oaks.

Things to do in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks, CA boasts a small-town charm built on its agricultural roots but still keeping up with modern times offering many amenities such as fantastic shopping spots at Fair Oaks Village Mall where people can be seen partaking in its weekly farmers market too!

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.

 Fair Oaks, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$99,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$575,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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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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