2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Philadelphia, PA vs Oswego, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Oswego has been positive.
- Oswego has 5.7% more unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Oswego job growth has increased by 15.3% in the past 10 years.
 Philadelphia, PAOswego, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment10.6%4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%31.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%-1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%15.3%6.3%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

   |    Reply

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

   |    Reply

Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Philadelphia

Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 16 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

   |    Reply

Over 17 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

   |    Reply

Over 18 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oswego



PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.