2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Oswego, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Buffalo Grove or is it cheaper to live in Oswego?
- Buffalo Grove is 5.3% less expensive than Oswego.

Which city has more affordable housing, Buffalo Grove or Oswego?
- Buffalo Grove housing costs are 15.3% more expensive than Oswego housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oswego or is Health Care more affordable in Buffalo Grove.
- Health related expenses are 3.5% more in Buffalo Grove.
 Oswego, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.0100
 Food & Groceries101.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.3100
 Housing100.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$334,600$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.6100
 Miscellaneous138.3  Unlock100
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

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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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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