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Fargo, ND vs Oswego, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Oswego or is it cheaper to live in Fargo?
- Oswego is 13.0% more expensive than Fargo.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oswego or Fargo?
- Oswego housing costs are 15.9% more expensive than Fargo housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fargo or is Health Care more affordable in Oswego.
- Health related expenses are 2.1% less in Oswego.
 Fargo, NDOswego, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.4100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.0100
 Housing86.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$346,900$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.2100
 Miscellaneous108.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Over 19 years ago

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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