| | Oswego, IL | Geneva, IL | United States |
| Overall | 102.4 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 93.0 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.5 | 130.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $346,900 | $422,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,890.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 126.2 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 138.3 | 138.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oswego 
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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
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
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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Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the More
Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family!
Only downsides are weather ( long More
We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the More
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