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Elkhart, IN vs Ripon, CA

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#61 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#91 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#272 2005 Best Places to Live

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#85 The Most Single Cities

#97 America's Migraine Hot Spots

#307 Best Green Cities

#330 2005 Best Places to Live

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

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

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

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More