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Lowell, IN vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Lowell?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 12.4 years younger than in Lowell.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Lowell?
- DeKalb housing costs are 24.7% less expensive than Lowell housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Lowell?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 15.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lowell.

Things to do in Lowell?
Lowell IN is a small town nestled along Beaver Creek northwest Indiana near Interstate 65 with an approximate population 3000-3500 providing locals easy access Chicago lakeshore Chicago suburbs Marshall county recreation department provides plenty indoor outdoor opportunities spend day boating swimming playing softball enjoying park..

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.

 Lowell, INDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$71,463  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$273,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.73  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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