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Farmington, NM vs DeKalb, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Farmington?
- DeKalb housing costs are 4.7% less expensive than Farmington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Farmington?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Farmington.

Things to do in Farmington?
Farmington, New Mexico is a city located in San Juan County. The city offers a variety of outdoor activities, as well as a historic downtown area.

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.

 Farmington, NMDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$56,045  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$216,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 7 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  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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