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Shakopee, MN vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Shakopee?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 9.6 years younger than in Shakopee.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Shakopee?
- DeKalb housing costs are 41.1% less expensive than Shakopee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Shakopee?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shakopee.

Things to do in Shakopee?
Shakopee, Minnesota is found in Scott County providing residents outdoor activities around Valleyfair or Mystic Lake Casino Hotel combined with stores like Target or entertainment opportunities at Renaissance Festival.

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.

 Shakopee, MNDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$96,473  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$349,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
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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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