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Huntington, WV vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Huntington?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 11.3 years younger than in Huntington.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Huntington?
- DeKalb housing costs are 94.2% more expensive than Huntington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Huntington?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Huntington.

Things to do in Huntington?
Huntington, WV is located in the Appalachian region of West Virginia and provides residents with incredible natural beauty, including nearby national parks and recreation areas. The city's revitalized downtown district offers a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment as well as an array of cultural attractions such as the Huntington Museum of Art.

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.

 Huntington, WVDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$34,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.9  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Huntington    21 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 4 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  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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