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Grant Park, IL vs Oswego, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Oswego or is it cheaper to live in Grant Park?
- Oswego is 27.0% more expensive than Grant Park.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oswego or Grant Park?
- Oswego housing costs are 43.8% more expensive than Grant Park housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grant Park or is Health Care more affordable in Oswego.
- Health related expenses are 0.5% more in Oswego.
 Grant Park, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.4100
 Food & Groceries95.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.0100
 Housing69.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$346,900$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.2100
 Miscellaneous103.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grant Park    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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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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