| | Valparaiso, IN | Ludington, MI | United States |
| Overall | 100.1 | 78.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Health | 90.5 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.6 | 62.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $301,200 | $215,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,850.0% | 9,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.5 | 72.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 93.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Valparaiso 
11 Reviews
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
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
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 Ludington 3 Reviews
Is awesome. I love salmon fishing there. During the summer months there will be thousands of people from Ludington all the way to Frankfort and everyone usually leaves More
The beach is the place to be!!!! It is one of the absolute most beautiful beaches in Michigan! The sand dunes on the way to the state park are fabulous and More
If you like mild summers and snowy winters this is the place to be!!!
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, almost like a switch, the weather is beautiful!! You have your More
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