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Valparaiso, IN vs Brighton, CO

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Are people in Brighton older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Brighton is 2.0 years younger than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brighton or Valparaiso?
- Brighton housing costs are 65.1% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brighton or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Brighton is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Valparaiso.

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.

Things to do in Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is situated in Adams county providing visitors leisure areas such as Barr Lake State Park while also having employment opportunities at Platte Valley Medical Center plus entertainment opportunities at Tascosa Drive-In Theater.

 Valparaiso, INBrighton, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,895329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.97  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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