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Valparaiso, IN vs Emmaus, PA

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Are people in Emmaus older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Emmaus is 5.5 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Emmaus or Valparaiso?
- Emmaus housing costs are 4.0% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Emmaus or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Emmaus is 1.1 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 Emmaus?
Emmaus is an independent township situated within Lehigh County, Pennsylvania boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Penn State Lehigh Valley suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Trexler Nature Preserve has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Valparaiso, INEmmaus, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,589329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%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 Emmaus    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Quiet, small, charming  More

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Over 19 years ago

The town of Emmaus is quaint, although the surrounding Lehigh Valley is becoming congested with traffic and  More

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