2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Galesburg, IL vs DeKalb, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 16.1 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Galesburg?
- DeKalb housing costs are 160.4% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Galesburg?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 6.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Galesburg.

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

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.

 Galesburg, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Galesburg

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dekalb


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.