| | Elkhart, IN | Michigan City, IN | United States |
| Overall | 82.6 | 81.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.8 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 90.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.2 | 42.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $183,200 | $148,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,270.0% | 8,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.4 | 78.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.2 | 86.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Elkhart 
8 Reviews
I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to More
I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of More
I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more More
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Reviews for Michigan City 
5 Reviews
I’ve lived in Michigan City for over 10 years now(March 2020) and am a native of Northwest Indiana (40 years.)
Michigan City is an older town, on Lake Michigan ESE of More
My in-laws live there.
I love to visit the place.
Nice people. The city has everything, malls, restaurants, cafes. It's very close to the nature.
It's cold in the More
HUMID and HOT in the June,July, August and bone chilling cold in Dec and Jan.
Snow is just crazy...the lake effect snow machine comes right down off lake michigan and More
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