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Eldersburg, MD vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Eldersburg?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 4.8 years younger than in Eldersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Eldersburg?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 35.8% less expensive than Eldersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Eldersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 14.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Eldersburg.

Things to do in Eldersburg?
Eldersburg, MD is an unincorporated community situated at the heart of Carroll County otherwise known as “The Crossroads” since it’s at the intersection between Maryland Routes 26 & 32! It's full of charming homes surrounded by rolling hills that attract weekenders from all over who come to take part in activities like mountain biking or fishing at Piney Run Park nearby!

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.

 Eldersburg, MDValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$130,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$469,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eldersburg    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Ive lived here most of my life and Im beyond over it. If your a caucasian, amateur, obsessed with overaccomplishment and materialism....You will fit right in. Im on a  More

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Over 13 years ago

Eldersburg and Sykesville Maryland are 2 cities whose names are fairly interchangeable. I've lived in many places all over MD and have to say that these are by far the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I comute 1 hour for work and these people are in a race to get everywhere. The majority of people are high strung and unstable. The cities all around are filled with  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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