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Lynchburg, VA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Lynchburg?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 3.5 years younger than in Lynchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Lynchburg?
- DeKalb housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than Lynchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Lynchburg?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lynchburg.

Things to do in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg, Virginia stands out for its unique mix between natural beauty and its restaurants along Riverfront 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.

 Lynchburg, VADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$54,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  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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