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Fishers, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Fishers?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 0.2 years younger than in Fishers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Fishers?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 24.8% less expensive than Fishers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Fishers?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fishers.

Things to do in Fishers?
Fishers, Indiana is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Here you can find plenty to do from outdoor activities like golfing, biking and kayaking to cultural attractions like the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Fishers also offers plenty of things to do in town ranging from nightlife and dining to shopping centers and parks. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation - Fishers is an ideal destination!

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.

 Fishers, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$117,503  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$400,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fishers    13 Reviews

I am a single male in his 20's who moved here for work. I bought a nice 4 bedroom house for dirt cheap. Unfortunately I'm not sure if that was the right move. Nightlife  More

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I moved to Fishers 2 1/2 years ago for a new job in nearby Indianapolis. Since then I've taken a work from home job, so it doesn't matter where I live. Fishers has been  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fishers, Indiana is a nice town within commute distance from indianapolis. Homes are nice and crime is low. Seasons are mild but I would rather live somewhere with warm  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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