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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Urbandale, IA vs Oswego, IL

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Are people in Oswego older or younger than people in Urbandale?
- The Median Age in Oswego is 1.3 years older than in Urbandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oswego or Urbandale?
- Oswego housing costs are 16.6% more expensive than Urbandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oswego or Urbandale?
- The average commute for residents of Oswego is 15.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Urbandale.

Things to do in Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

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.

 Urbandale, IAOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Median Income$100,589  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.22  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews
Michelle · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is a great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  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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