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Moline, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Moline?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 14.2 years younger than in Moline.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Moline?
- DeKalb housing costs are 60.1% more expensive than Moline housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Moline?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 3.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Moline.

Things to do in Moline?
Moline, Illinois is located in Rock Island County offering its citizens great recreation centers plus multiple shopping options like SouthPark Mall while also having nearby restaurants including City Limits Bar & Grill.

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.

 Moline, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$59,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$128,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Moline    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  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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