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Rankings for South Bend

South Bend Ranked
#86 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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South Bend Ranked
#113 Best Green Cities
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South Bend Ranked
#132 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Ocala

Ocala Ranked
#45 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Ocala Ranked
#58 2005 Best Places to Live
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Ocala Ranked
#189 Best Green Cities
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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 Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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