Dayton, OH vs Oswego, IL

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Dayton

76

#394 nationally

vs

Oswego

75.2

#488 nationally

Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 112).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Oswego, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 75.2 (#488)
Population 137,644 37,074
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $426,221
Median Household Income $38,924 $112,109
Average Commute 21.8 min 31.1 min
Walk Score 40 24
Crime Level High 0.9
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even D+1.5