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Warren, OH vs Dowagiac, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Dowagiac or is it cheaper to live in Warren?
- Dowagiac is 13.4% more expensive than Warren.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dowagiac or Warren?
- Dowagiac housing costs are 176.4% more expensive than Warren housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Warren or is Health Care more affordable in Dowagiac.
- Health related expenses are 5.4% more in Dowagiac.
 Warren, OHDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.8100
 Food & Groceries93.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.4100
 Housing16.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$175,200$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.6100
 Miscellaneous87.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Warren    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Warren is the absolute worst place in the state of Ohio. I've lived all of Ohio in cities and towns large and small. I thought the Dayton area was the worst I've ever  More

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I was robbed in the parking lot in front of walmart. i call 911 and the dispatcher told me to shut up for describing the robber details. i quickly leave walmart to find  More

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Over 5 years ago

Was born here, am a retired senior and snow bird living most winters in the south usually return to Warren area in summer months to reunite with remaining family and  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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