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Valparaiso, IN vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.3 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Valparaiso?
- Madison housing costs are 18.2% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.5 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Valparaiso, INMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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