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Manitowoc, WI vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Manitowoc?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 18.3 years younger than in Manitowoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Manitowoc?
- DeKalb housing costs are 15.7% more expensive than Manitowoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Manitowoc?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 5.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Manitowoc.

Things to do in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc WI lies at the base of Lake Michigan full of trails accessible by bike or horseback perfect for admiring nature’s beauty plus tons of recreational activities such as zip-lining available at nearby Silver Lake 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.

 Manitowoc, WIDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$54,767  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$178,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  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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