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University Place, WA vs Michigan City, IN

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Are people in Michigan City older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Michigan City is 1.0 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Michigan City or University Place?
- Michigan City housing costs are 74.0% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Michigan City or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Michigan City is 7.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

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.

 University Place, WAMichigan City, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,965329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Michigan City    5 Reviews

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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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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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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