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Deerfield, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Deerfield?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 7.8 years younger than in Deerfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Deerfield?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than Deerfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Deerfield?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Deerfield.

Things to do in Deerfield?
Deerfield, IL is a lovely village north of Chicago filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Deerfield Golf Club showcasing its distinctive landscape or Lions Park great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Summer on the Green Offering lots of entertainment every August.

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.

 Deerfield, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$168,568  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Deerfield    2 Reviews

We moved to Deerfield in 1994, and loved it so much we moved across town 16 years later. Top-ranked schools, excellent home values, and friendly neighbors are all big  More

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The school system is the reason we moved here 15 years ago. Great  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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