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Niles, MI vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Niles?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 13.2 years younger than in Niles.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Niles?
- DeKalb housing costs are 24.8% more expensive than Niles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Niles?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Niles.

Things to do in Niles?
Niles, MI is an attractive village northwest of Benton Harbor full of incredible sites such as Niles-Buchanan YMCA Displaying its distinct landscape or Dowagiac Woods great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Southwestern Michigan Vineyard & Winery Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August.

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.

 Niles, MIDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$41,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$165,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Niles    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Fall weather is amazing here. If you live cold and rainy days then Niles is the place for you. However, The summer heat can last all the way till end of September.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Niles, MI is a small town that's on the rise. We have St. Joe river with the river walk, skate park, and ampetheather which local bands play at for free entertainment.  More

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If you don't like the weather here wait a 1/2 hour it will  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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