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Valparaiso, IN vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 28.7 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Valparaiso?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 29.1% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 4.0 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 Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda, FL is a delightful city southwest of Sarasota boasting several spectacular sights such as Fishermen's Village displaying its unique environment or Laishley Park great for recreational activities; they hold vibrant events like Seafood & Music Festival each March.

 Valparaiso, INPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%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 Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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