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Valparaiso, IN vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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Are people in Buffalo Grove older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Buffalo Grove is 4.7 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Buffalo Grove or Valparaiso?
- Buffalo Grove housing costs are 11.1% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Buffalo Grove or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

 Valparaiso, INBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,062329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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