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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Michigan City, IN vs Portage, IN

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Are people in Portage older or younger than people in Michigan City?
- The Median Age in Portage is 0.6 years older than in Michigan City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portage or Michigan City?
- Portage housing costs are 62.3% more expensive than Michigan City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portage or Michigan City?
- The average commute for residents of Portage is 7.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Michigan City.

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.

Things to do in Portage?
Portage, Indiana lies within Porter County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Fegely Middle School while also having shopping options near Woodland Mall as well as multiple food spots including Mario's Roma Italian Restaurant

 Michigan City, INPortage, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,540329,725,481
 Median Income$47,197  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$148,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.65  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Michigan City    5 Reviews
John · Michigan City, IN
RUST BELT OASIS
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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Eugene · Clearwater, FL
A nice place to visit.
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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ryan · Michigan City, IN
Overall, not good.
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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Reviews for Portage    2 Reviews
Al · Portage, IN
Definitely not a for a city person
Over 6 years ago

Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Trent · Portage, IN
portage
Over 19 years ago

Boring but good  More

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