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Oxford, MS vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Oxford?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 2.6 years younger than in Oxford.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Oxford?
- DeKalb housing costs are 30.0% less expensive than Oxford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Oxford?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oxford.

Things to do in Oxford?
Oxford, MS - Oxford is a city in Lafayette County, Mississippi United States. It is the home of the University of Mississippi and is known for its vibrant culture, diverse economy and historic architecture. The city has warm summers, mild winters and abundant recreational activities.

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.

 Oxford, MSDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$51,096  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$294,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  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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