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New Braunfels, TX vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 10.0 years younger than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or New Braunfels?
- DeKalb housing costs are 45.5% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

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.

 New Braunfels, TXDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 18 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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