| | Valparaiso, IN | Vail, CO | United States |
| Overall | 100.1 | 153.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Health | 90.5 | 82.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.6 | 392.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $301,200 | $1,530,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,850.0% | 9,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.5 | 82.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 154.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Valparaiso 
11 Reviews
I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new More
My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are:
Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great.
Red Robin--Bottomless fries More
I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make More
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Vail..pros/ cons
Pros
1. beautiful town 2. very low crime
Cons
1. Ungodly expensive and that's an understatement 2. unless you are rich
and beautiful, this isn't More
Vail is beautiful year round. Fabulous skiing, hiking, fishing, shopping, restaurants, etc. However, the price you pay to live in a resort town is extremely high cost More
Vail is very different that other areas of the U.S. I have lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Austin TX, Monterey CA... and it is another world here. World More
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