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Elkhart, IN vs Dolan Springs, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Dolan Springs or is it cheaper to live in Elkhart?
- Dolan Springs is 21.2% more expensive than Elkhart.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dolan Springs or Elkhart?
- Dolan Springs housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than Elkhart housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elkhart or is Health Care more affordable in Dolan Springs.
- Health related expenses are 40.4% more in Dolan Springs.
 Elkhart, INDolan Springs, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.1100
 Food & Groceries91.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.1100
 Housing58.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,900$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.9100
 Miscellaneous89.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

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

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Over 13 years ago

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

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Over 13 years ago

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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Reviews for Dolan Springs    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a town with great potential if the county would get after the people who abandon, and trash their properties. It isn't a good place for children because there isn't  More

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If anyone knows of a 40 acre+ parcel, seller finance, low down (i know, most are out there) PLEASE message me. Thank you and God bless!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Worst place on the planet, nothing but a big sand pit! Filled w/ losers and  More

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