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Melrose, MA vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Melrose?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 5.6 years younger than in Melrose.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Melrose?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 61.6% less expensive than Melrose housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Melrose?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Melrose.

Things to do in Melrose?
Melrose, MA is an upscale residential community just outside of Boston. It's known for its excellent schools, hot real estate market, quaint downtown area that draws visitors from all over Massachusetts seeking unique goods and services from local retailers .

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.

 Melrose, MAValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$125,229  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$784,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  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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