| | Lansing, MI | Dowagiac, MI | United States |
| Overall | 83.6 | 84.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.1 | 90.0 | 100 |
| Health | 87.9 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.0 | 45.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $127,100 | $175,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,760.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.8 | 94.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.1 | 89.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Dowagiac 
6 Reviews
If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there.
Additionally, the data on Dowagiac More
Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI More
I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons, More
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