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Valparaiso, IN vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Newark is 13.8 years younger than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Valparaiso?
- Newark housing costs are 8.1% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 0.5 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 Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Valparaiso, INNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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