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Oswego, IL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Oswego?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 3.1 years older than in Oswego.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Oswego?
- Melbourne housing costs are 0.3% more expensive than Oswego housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Oswego?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 12.0 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Oswego, ILMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$106,790  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$346,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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