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Valparaiso, IN vs Elizabethton, TN

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Are people in Elizabethton older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Elizabethton is 3.1 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or Valparaiso?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 37.1% less expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethton or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethton is 1.1 minutes shorter 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 Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

 Valparaiso, INElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%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 Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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