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Valparaiso, IN vs Pickerington, OH

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Are people in Pickerington older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Pickerington is 0.3 years younger than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pickerington or Valparaiso?
- Pickerington housing costs are 20.6% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pickerington or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Pickerington is 5.1 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 Pickerington?
Pickerington is a city located in Fairfield and Franklin Counties in Ohio. It has a population of just over 20,000 and is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. Pickerington has great access to both nature and urban amenities due to its location in central Ohio – visitors can explore parks such as Victory Park or visit downtown Columbus for entertainment and dining options. Furthermore, there are many recreational activities available ranging from fishing spots to sports complexes.

 Valparaiso, INPickerington, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,682329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Pickerington    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Pickerington gets about the same weather as Columbus Ohio but most of the severe weather in the summer goes north of Columbus so Pickerington gets mostly rain.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being a suburb of one of America's biggest cities has its perks. We reap all the cultural benefits without all the urban disadvantages. Pickerngton is a smallish,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pickerington offers excellent educational opportunities families. Although the school district is growing tremendously, it still has a small town  More

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