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Lombard, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Lombard?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 12.8 years younger than in Lombard.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Lombard?
- DeKalb housing costs are 33.2% less expensive than Lombard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Lombard?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 7.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lombard.

Things to do in Lombard?
Lombard, Illinois is found in DuPage County featuring Wild Meadows Trout Farm or Cantigny Park along with food options such as Los Burritos Mexicanos Restaurant.

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.

 Lombard, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$89,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.94  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lombard    4 Reviews
cynna · Albuquerque, NM
A village with a heart
Over 2 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Joe  · Lombard, IL
Above Average in DuPage Co
Over 18 years ago

Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Iffath · Lombard, IL
Very low crime rate. Love It!
Over 18 years ago

Very low crime rate. Love  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
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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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

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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