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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Monroe, NC vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 10.8 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Monroe?
- DeKalb housing costs are 28.9% less expensive than Monroe housing costs.

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

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

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.

 Monroe, NCDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$58,180  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$289,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.74  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  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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