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Pullman, WA vs DeKalb, IL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Pullman?
- DeKalb housing costs are 49.4% less expensive than Pullman housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Pullman?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 9.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pullman.

Things to do in Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

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.

 Pullman, WADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$31,992  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$406,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  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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