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Mishawaka, IN vs Berkeley, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Berkeley or is it cheaper to live in Mishawaka?
- Berkeley is 147.5% more expensive than Mishawaka.

Which city has more affordable housing, Berkeley or Mishawaka?
- Berkeley housing costs are 843.8% more expensive than Mishawaka housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mishawaka or is Health Care more affordable in Berkeley.
- Health related expenses are 24.9% more in Berkeley.
 Mishawaka, INBerkeley, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock195.5100
 Food & Groceries91.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.8100
 Housing55.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,320,600$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock118.7100
 Miscellaneous94.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mishawaka    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I lived here all my life and it sucks. There's nothing interesting here it really really is boring. everyone is either hillbilly or think they are better than other  More

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Over 15 years ago

In Northern Indiana the Summers can get very warm and humid, often producing thunderstorms or tornadoes. Unfortunately, the Summers seems to go by so fast, sometimes  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is no growth. Through construction there is the appearance of growth, but no real growth. There are many new building laying vacant. Many old ones that are  More

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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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