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Algonquin, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Algonquin?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 5.5 years younger than in Algonquin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Algonquin?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 9.2% less expensive than Algonquin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Algonquin?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 14.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Algonquin.

Things to do in Algonquin?
Algonquin, IL is a beautiful small village situated along the Fox River where you can experience quaint downtown dining and shopping. It has multiple golf courses scattered around that provide fantastic views of the surrounding nature as well as trails that are great for biking or simply taking a leisurely stroll.

Things to do in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso IN is situated in Porter County right along Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor fun from beach-combing to sailing while still having convenient access to Purdue University’s campus nearby.

 Algonquin, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$115,346  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Algonquin    4 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Algonquin has really changed and grown, especially west algonquin. Politically though it leans conservative. That has not changed. People are nice though and they are  More

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Over 15 years ago

This town is practically Mayberry as far as crime goes.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Algonquin is a far northwest suburb of Chicago north of Elgin IL off of I90. The western part of Algonquin has shown significant growth and expansion over the past few  More

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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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

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Over 11 years ago

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

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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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