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Troy, AL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Troy?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 0.1 years older than in Troy.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Troy?
- DeKalb housing costs are 25.6% more expensive than Troy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Troy?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Troy.

Things to do in Troy?
Troy, AL is an attractive city southeast of Montgomery home to numerous wonderful sights including Jubilee Cityfest exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Troy University ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Alabama Biscuit Festival each November.

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.

 Troy, ALDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$36,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Troy    11 Reviews

I love it here. It’s quiet and you shouldn’t go by 13 year old reviews. Everything has improved for the better and I will continue to live here for many years to come.  More

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Biggest mistake of my life was moving to yorT (<—-not a typo) to take a high school teaching position there. Revolving door. I got my family out and to greener  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sadly I was born and raised in Troy Al, and I'm happy to report that I moved away 2 weeks after graduating high school. I still visit family there and growing up I knew  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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