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In Michigan, they are funded by County taxes (primarily, they may get some state funding too, but not like the state universities), so they have the names of the Counties, for the most part. Macomb County Community College, Wayne County Community College, etc. The only one I'm aware of that doesn't follow that convention is Henry Ford Community College. We have County elections for millages to support them. Since I've not looked at them carefully, I don't know if tuition rates are higher if you go to one that isn't in your county or not. However, since they don't have housing, you have to commute, so you wouldn't go too far.
A LOT of students these days take some Community College courses because it's so much cheaper and the basic studies or pre-reqs are easier to do there during the summer and stuff. It's a big cost savings. Sometimes now, they are even taking 3-6 credits at a Community College while taking another 6-9 credits at the University to save money.
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