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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Portage, IN vs Oswego, IL

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Are people in Oswego older or younger than people in Portage?
- The Median Age in Oswego is 2.2 years older than in Portage.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oswego or Portage?
- Oswego housing costs are 43.6% more expensive than Portage housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oswego or Portage?
- The average commute for residents of Oswego is 7.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Portage.

Things to do in Portage?
Portage, Indiana lies within Porter County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Fegely Middle School while also having shopping options near Woodland Mall as well as multiple food spots including Mario's Roma Italian Restaurant

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.

 Portage, INOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Median Income$63,550  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$241,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.62  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Portage    2 Reviews
Al · Portage, IN
Definitely not a for a city person
Over 6 years ago

Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Trent · Portage, IN
portage
Over 19 years ago

Boring but good  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
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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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
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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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
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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