Kingston, NY 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.
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 9.6). Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $62,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+1.5 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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