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Valparaiso, IN vs Elizabethtown, KY

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Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 0.0 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Valparaiso?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 26.2% less expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 2.3 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 Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY is actually two towns combined; A “city” side with modern amenities such as shopping malls and business establishments plus a rural “county” side filled with rolling hills and quaint farms offering a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on season!

 Valparaiso, INElizabethtown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 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 Elizabethtown    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 15 years ago

cant find none !!! go 2 toolong.com moresureword.com   More

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