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Lombard, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Lombard?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 1.4 years younger than in Lombard.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Lombard?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 2.3% less expensive than Lombard housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Lombard?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lombard.

Things to do in Lombard?
Lombard, Illinois is found in DuPage County featuring Wild Meadows Trout Farm or Cantigny Park along with food options such as Los Burritos Mexicanos Restaurant.

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.

 Lombard, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$89,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$308,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lombard    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Very low crime rate. Love  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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