| | Roanoke, VA | Oswego, NY | United States |
| Overall | 80.9 | 83.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.2 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 110.7 | 113.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.9 | 35.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $225,600 | $133,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,820.0% | 10,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.0 | 82.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.9 | 106.9 | 100 |
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I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here.
Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure, More
I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask More
I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as More
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Reviews for Oswego 
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Oswego is such a college town!!! Its kind of boring unless you like to drink alot. However, the sunsets on Lake Ontario are amazing, and they never get More
In Oswego,NY, The historical sites are very interesting. Fort Ontario was built in 1700's before the revolution war. French, British and United States colonists were More
A good place to raise a family. Much of the jobs in the area are from the power plants (they're safe!) and the aluminum facility. There is also a state college and the More
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