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Waxhaw, NC vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in Waxhaw?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 11.2 years younger than in Waxhaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or Waxhaw?
- DeKalb housing costs are 60.5% less expensive than Waxhaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or Waxhaw?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 12.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxhaw.

Things to do in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw is a picturesque city located just south of Charlotte that gives visitors access to some of North Carolina's best golf courses while they explore nearby attractions such as Carowinds amusement park or enjoy the serenity along trails that run through the city’s many parks.

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.

 Waxhaw, NCDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,083329,725,481
 Median Income$123,370  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$521,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxhaw    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Waxhaw used to be a good place, I was born and raised here loving the small friendly town and enviorment. The summer parades were amazing as this was an ideal place to  More

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The schools claim to be good but in reality they are just overrated and kind of bad plus the schools are all overcrowded from everyone moving here. No sidewalks anywhere  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is dangerous and arrogant to jump to conclusions. It is not prejudice towards single women, or any women for that matter. It is a growing saddness that natives feel  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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