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Cary, IL vs Michigan City, IN

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Are people in Michigan City older or younger than people in Cary?
- The Median Age in Michigan City is 2.5 years younger than in Cary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Michigan City or Cary?
- Michigan City housing costs are 52.3% less expensive than Cary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Michigan City or Cary?
- The average commute for residents of Michigan City is 14.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cary.

Things to do in Cary?
Cary, Illinois is situated in McHenry county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve to Phillips Recreation Center combined with stores like Oakwood Hills Shopping Center and local food spots like Los Potrillos

Things to do in Michigan City?
Michigan City IN sits northwest South Bend famed principally for its abundance outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores.

 Cary, ILMichigan City, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,965329,725,481
 Median Income$106,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$311,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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Reviews for Michigan City    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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

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Over 8 years ago

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

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Over 15 years ago

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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