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Local Region Makes Most Affordable Rankings

(La Porte County, IN) - The immediate area is being recognized as one of the best places to live nationwide in terms of dollars and cents.

 

The La Porte and Michigan City area made the Top 10 most affordable places in live published by The Bottom Line magazine, a source of news related to health, lifestyle and financial matters.

 

“That’s a national publication.  Really cool," said Jessica Bruder Spoljaric, the city’s Director of Communications.

 

Specifically, the magazine said the La Porte/Michigan City area is a “place where residents can enjoy good quality of life without breaking the bank.” The magazine also cited the “small town” feel here and close proximity to Chicago along with the average home price at $238,000.

 

The publication listed the La Porte/Michigan City metro area as the 10th most affordable place to live while Ames, Iowa was ranked No. 1.

 

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