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Mokena, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Mokena?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 6.3 years younger than in Mokena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Mokena?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 19.9% less expensive than Mokena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Mokena?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 13.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mokena.

Things to do in Mokena?
Mokena is an incorporated city located in Will County, Illinois featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Wolf Road Prairie offers amazing views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

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.

 Mokena, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$114,455  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mokena    1 Reviews

Mokena has a great school disrict if you are looking to raise your children here. Housing is medium priced, $200,000. to $350,000, but can go as high as a million. 30  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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