| Oswego, IL | Highland Park, IL | United States |
Overall | 102.4 | 97.0 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 103.9 | 100 |
Health | 93.0 | 96.3 | 100 |
Housing | 100.5 | 190.9 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $346,900 | $613,300 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,890.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 126.2 | 94.2 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 138.3 | 141.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oswego 4 Reviews
I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want More
Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy. More
Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable More
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Reviews for Highland Park 3 Reviews
You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed.
look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking More
Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake More
A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids. More
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