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Pinehurst, NC vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Pinehurst?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 33.6 years younger than in Pinehurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Pinehurst?
- DeKalb housing costs are 54.6% less expensive than Pinehurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Pinehurst?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 0.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pinehurst.

Things to do in Pinehurst?
Nestled in the heart of the Sandhills region lies Pinehurst -- a serene town that offers world-class golf courses plus plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and biking on its many trails. Residents can also take advantage of nearby American Indian heritage sites or spend an afternoon fishing around one of North Carolina’s larger lakes.

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.

 Pinehurst, NCDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$92,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$454,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  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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