La Porte, Indiana vs. Dowagiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dowagiac, Michigan is 3.4% cheaper than La Porte, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,313 in Dowagiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dowagiac, Michigan is cheaper than La Porte, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Dowagiac
than in La Porte, Indiana
La Porte, IN vs. Dowagiac, MI
Compared to La Porte, Dowagiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher