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Bloomsburg, PA vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Bloomsburg?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 12.7 years older than in Bloomsburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Bloomsburg?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 46.8% more expensive than Bloomsburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Bloomsburg?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bloomsburg.

Things to do in Bloomsburg?
Bloomsburg, PA is a modern borough east of Wilkes-Barre renowned for its place at the center of cultural knowledge through places like Children’s Museum or the various educational programs at Bloomsburg University; weekly open air farmers markets offers guests unique finds they can take home with them.

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.

 Bloomsburg, PAValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$41,540  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$205,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bloomsburg    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Watch the news in Bloom and you are likely to see the same news 2 or 3 days in a row. If there's an actual crime - count on seeing it over and over - and it will be   More

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Over 16 years ago

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is in a rural area with small towns and townships. Often in rural areas the level of health care is not always the best and there are not many  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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