| | Ludington, MI | Chicago, IL | United States |
| Overall | 78.7 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 80.8 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.6 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $215,500 | $284,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,770.0% | 9,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.1 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.1 | 139.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ludington 
3 Reviews
Is awesome. I love salmon fishing there. During the summer months there will be thousands of people from Ludington all the way to Frankfort and everyone usually leaves More
The beach is the place to be!!!! It is one of the absolute most beautiful beaches in Michigan! The sand dunes on the way to the state park are fabulous and More
If you like mild summers and snowy winters this is the place to be!!!
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, almost like a switch, the weather is beautiful!! You have your More
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major More
Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the More
I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices. More
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