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Niles, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Niles?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 10.3 years younger than in Niles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Niles?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Niles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Niles?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Niles.

Things to do in Niles?
Niles is a suburb just outside of Chicago that offers residents a peaceful environment with plenty of parks and walking trails nearby. Culinary lovers will be delighted with the variety of food choices ranging from Italian eateries to traditional Persian fare. Other attractions include top-notch shopping centers like Golf Mill Mall and Niles West Plaza along with museums like the NIle Station Museum dedicated to exploring the history of Niles Township over the years.

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.

 Niles, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$69,081  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$313,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.56  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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