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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
St. Charles, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 17.1 years younger than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or St. Charles?
- DeKalb housing costs are 45.9% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 10.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

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.

 St. Charles, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
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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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

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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