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Cornelius, NC vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Cornelius?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 6.9 years younger than in Cornelius.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Cornelius?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 32.6% less expensive than Cornelius housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Cornelius?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cornelius.

Things to do in Cornelius?
Cornelius, NC can be found in Mecklenburg County with about 28 thousand citizens living there taking advantage off all its waterside recreational hot spots located within proximity to Charlotte metropolitan area! As if this was not enough Cornelius also comes with multiple golf courses ideal for leisure time activities!

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.

 Cornelius, NCValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$95,147  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  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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