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Fond du Lac, WI vs Valparaiso, IN

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Highlights
Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Fond du Lac?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 0.7 years younger than in Fond du Lac.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Fond du Lac?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 70.9% more expensive than Fond du Lac housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Fond du Lac?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 3.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fond du Lac.

Things to do in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

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.

 Fond du Lac, WIValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$56,561  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$176,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  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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