Dowagiac, Michigan vs. Mishawaka, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mishawaka, Indiana is 2.6% cheaper than Dowagiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,691 in Mishawaka, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mishawaka, Indiana is cheaper than Dowagiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Mishawaka
than in Dowagiac, Michigan
Dowagiac, MI vs. Mishawaka, IN
Compared to Dowagiac, Mishawaka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower