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Ruston, LA vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Ruston?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 1.0 years older than in Ruston.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Ruston?
- DeKalb housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Ruston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Ruston?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ruston.

Things to do in Ruston?
Ruston, LA Ruston is a city located in Lincoln Parish in Northwest Louisiana. Home to Louisiana Tech University, Ruston offers an array of cultural attractions from museums and art galleries to historical sites dating back to before the Civil War era. Ruston's charming downtown area provides plenty of options for dining and entertainment while its outdoor activities include golf courses, walking trails and more than 16 parks that are perfect for outdoor recreation or simply appreciating nature at its best.

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.

 Ruston, LADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$34,554  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.2  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  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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