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Sun Prairie, WI vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 12.5 years younger than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Sun Prairie?
- DeKalb housing costs are 42.7% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sun Prairie.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

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.

 Sun Prairie, WIDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  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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