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Lansing, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Lansing?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 4.1 years younger than in Lansing.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Lansing?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 71.3% more expensive than Lansing housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Lansing?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lansing.

Things to do in Lansing?
Lansing, IL - Lansing is a village in Cook County, Illinois located near the Indiana border. The population was 28,331 at the 2010 census and has grown since then due to the variety of housing options available. The village also has an excellent public school system and several parks for residents to enjoy year-round recreation activities such as outdoor sports fields, a skate park and playgrounds.

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.

 Lansing, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$62,397  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$175,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.39  Unlock26.38
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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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