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Valparaiso, IN vs Wheat Ridge, CO

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Are people in Wheat Ridge older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Wheat Ridge is 5.0 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wheat Ridge or Valparaiso?
- Wheat Ridge housing costs are 88.3% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wheat Ridge or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Wheat Ridge is 1.7 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 Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge CO can be found west Denver renowned chiefly for its natural sites such as the Crown Hill Park where visitors find plenty of trails & breathtaking views that pair well with excellent shopping opportunities like Colorado Mills mall!

 Valparaiso, INWheat Ridge, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,340329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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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