| | Elkhart, IN | Salem, MA | United States |
| Overall | 82.6 | 131.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.8 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.2 | 172.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $183,200 | $505,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,270.0% | 10,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.4 | 103.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.2 | 144.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Elkhart 
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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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I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other More
My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of More
We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings More
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