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Oswego, IL vs Champaign, IL

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Are people in Champaign older or younger than people in Oswego?
- The Median Age in Champaign is 12.4 years younger than in Oswego.

Are housing costs cheaper in Champaign or Oswego?
- Champaign housing costs are 45.1% less expensive than Oswego housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Champaign or Oswego?
- The average commute for residents of Champaign is 17.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oswego.

Things to do in Oswego?
Gahanna, Ohio is located in Franklin County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Big Walnut Trail plus stores like Easton Town Center and dining spots near Bravo Cucina Italiana.

Things to do in Champaign?
Champaign, Illinois is a thriving university town located approximately two hours south of Chicago. It has plenty of recreational facilities ranging from libraries to state parks offering access to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve or Homer Lake.

 Oswego, ILChampaign, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,343329,725,481
 Median Income$106,790  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$346,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.62  Unlock26.38
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 Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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