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Valparaiso, IN vs Fort Payne, AL

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Are people in Fort Payne older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Fort Payne is 3.3 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Payne or Valparaiso?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 43.5% less expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Payne or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Payne is 2.1 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 Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

 Valparaiso, INFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%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 Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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