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Napa, CA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Napa?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 14.8 years younger than in Napa.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Napa?
- DeKalb housing costs are 76.1% less expensive than Napa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Napa?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Napa.

Things to do in Napa?
Napa California offers stunning views of Mount St Helena combined with modern venues such as Napa Valley Opera House or Oxbow Public Market giving shoppers plenty of opportunities any time of the year.

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.

 Napa, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$92,700  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$862,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Napa    19 Reviews

I have lived in Napa for 20 years. In that time, Napa has changed dramatically. Today, Napa is very much a Hispanic community. Many Latinos don't or won't speak English  More

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My longtime Napa home burned to smithereens in 2017. That same night, a crazy stalker set her sights on me. Two nights after the fire, she showed up at my rescue house  More

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Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but  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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