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Oswego, IL vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Oswego?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 2.0 years younger than in Oswego.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Oswego?
- Plainfield housing costs are 4.4% less expensive than Oswego housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Oswego?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 2.9 minutes longer 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 Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 Oswego, ILPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$106,790  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$346,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%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 Plainfield    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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