| | Oelwein, IA | Freeport, IL | United States |
| Overall | 73.1 | 72.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.9 | 89.3 | 100 |
| Health | 113.0 | 111.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 21.8 | 27.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $84,900 | $91,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 9,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.5 | 66.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 87.9 | 105.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Oelwein 
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Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several More
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Reviews for Freeport 
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I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from More
I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions. More
Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all More
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