2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Park Ridge, IL vs Valparaiso, IN

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Park Ridge?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 8.5 years younger than in Park Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Park Ridge?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 32.5% less expensive than Park Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Park Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 9.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Park Ridge.

Things to do in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge, Illinois sits within Cook County featuring numerous attractions such as Margaret Mead Woods or the Pickwick Theatre combined with stores like the Shops of Uptown and multiple dining spots including Ann Sathers.

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.

 Park Ridge, ILValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$124,535  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$445,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Park Ridge    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Park Ridge is a friendly community with lots of events especially in the warm weather  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Hemmingway complained that Oak Park was a city of broad lawns and narrow minds. He wouldn't have been so hard on Oak Park if he'd ever been to Park  More

   |    Reply

Good access to public transportation-2 train stations,nearby train to Chicago loop,close to O'Hare Field all plus. Older town layout with horse/buggy roads now main  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Park Ridge

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Valparaiso


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.