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South Bend, IN vs Dowagiac, MI

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- The average commute for residents of Dowagiac is 4.2% longer than it is for residents of South Bend.
- 76.6% fewer residents of Dowagiac work from home compared to residents of South Bend.
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2427
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 Commute Mode
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock5.9%2.9%
Reviews for South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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Reviews for Dowagiac    6 Reviews

If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there. Additionally, the data on Dowagiac  More

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Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons,  More

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