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Valparaiso, IN vs Hobart, IN

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Are people in Hobart older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Hobart is 3.7 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hobart or Valparaiso?
- Hobart housing costs are 27.6% less expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hobart or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Hobart is 4.8 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 Hobart?
Hobart IN sits on Lake Michigan southwest Chicago Illinois across Portage Indiana border featuring vibrant downtown area with dozens stores eateries music venues outdoor activities along clear blue waters boasting beautiful beaches throughout summer making this small town surprisingly popular tourist destination during warmer months year round local residents get together regular community events public markets book fairs annual festivals celebrations that display true American spirit

 Valparaiso, INHobart, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,516329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%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 Hobart    2 Reviews

How much is the rate of rent of a moble home, gas, electric, water and trash. How is grocery expense for one senior  More

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Cost of Living: Real Estate taxes have risen between 350 & 400% in the past 3 years and there is still no end in sight. Grocery costs seem to be average when compared  More

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