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Fayetteville, AR vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 3.3 years younger than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Fayetteville?
- DeKalb housing costs are 38.0% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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.

 Fayetteville, ARDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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