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Lafayette, CO vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Lafayette?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 2.6 years younger than in Lafayette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Lafayette?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 56.4% less expensive than Lafayette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Lafayette?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lafayette.

Things to do in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado It covers an area of 8 4 square miles As of 2020 its population was estimated at 30 042 Residents have access to many amenities such as schools parks trails recreation centers golf courses libraries shopping malls restaurants cinemas water parks etc making it attractive for both locals and visitors

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.

 Lafayette, COValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$95,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$690,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   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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