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Johns Creek, GA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Johns Creek?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 16.9 years younger than in Johns Creek.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Johns Creek?
- DeKalb housing costs are 66.8% less expensive than Johns Creek housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Johns Creek?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 12.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Johns Creek.

Things to do in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek, Georgia offers beautiful views of both the Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier while providing plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities like canoeing or kayaking on one of its many riverside trails.

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.

 Johns Creek, GADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$133,948  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$621,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.32  Unlock26.38
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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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