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Cedar Lake, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Cedar Lake?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 4.1% more expensive than Cedar Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Cedar Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 12.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cedar Lake.

Things to do in Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is an incorporated town located in Lake County, Indiana with plenty of activities like visiting its local beaches perfect for those looking to enjoy some sun or sand plus nearby Deep River Waterpark has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine greatfor any budget during their visit here!

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.

 Cedar Lake, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$73,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$289,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cedar Lake    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Town of approx 14500 residents that increases to possible 20000 persons in summer due to clean beautiful lake,friendly small community feel with Chicago located just 30  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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