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Oswego, IL vs Gallatin, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Gallatin or is it cheaper to live in Oswego?
- Gallatin is 0.9% more expensive than Oswego.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gallatin or Oswego?
- Gallatin housing costs are 10.2% more expensive than Oswego housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oswego or is Health Care more affordable in Gallatin.
- Health related expenses are 5.8% more in Gallatin.
 Oswego, ILGallatin, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.3100
 Food & Groceries101.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.4100
 Housing100.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$394,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.2100
 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 Gallatin    12 Reviews

Sumner County Gallatin Tennessee based on 10-years experience was a huge disappointment. The City of Gallatin is run by mostly family related members that are not open  More

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Don't believe me? Check Reader's Digest 2017. I have lived and been all around our great country but Gallatin has its own little quaint appeal like no where else. We are  More

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Gallatin is a great place to live.... If you want to live in the South. Unlike Murfreesboro or Nashville, Gallatin has not been over run by northerners who want to  More

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