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Elk Grove Village, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Elk Grove Village?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 5.3 years younger than in Elk Grove Village.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Elk Grove Village?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 1.1% less expensive than Elk Grove Village housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Elk Grove Village?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elk Grove Village.

Things to do in Elk Grove Village?
Elk Grove Village IL lies northwest Chicago home to fantastic golf courses such as White Pines Golf Course & Sparrow Lakeside Trails plus an indoor ice-rink at Lions Park!

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.

 Elk Grove Village, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$89,187  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$304,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

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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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