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Juneau, AK vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Juneau?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 13.5 years younger than in Juneau.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Juneau?
- DeKalb housing costs are 54.9% less expensive than Juneau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Juneau?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 5.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Juneau.

Things to do in Juneau?
Juneau AK lies southeast Anchorage home to several outdoor sites perfect for those who want a bit of adventure from whale watching trips to glacier trekking all surrounded by breathtaking glaciers, mountains and fjords.

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.

 Juneau, AKDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$90,126  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$456,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  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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