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Alsip, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Alsip?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 2.7 years younger than in Alsip.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Alsip?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 29.5% more expensive than Alsip housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Alsip?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 9.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alsip.

Things to do in Alsip?
Alsip, IL is an inviting village southwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like Oak Hill Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Robbins Woods Forest Preserve hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Alsip Summer Festival brings people together with food and games every July.

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.

 Alsip, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$59,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alsip    2 Reviews

i live in alsip,il. i have lived here 25yrs. one of the best things about alsip is that the housing prices are reasonable compared to other comparable cities that are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've always preferred the south suburbs compared to ever living in the dirty city of Chicago. Alsip has great apartments and great condos, but most of the residents are  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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