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Wabash, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Wabash?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 4.6 years younger than in Wabash.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Wabash?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 120.3% more expensive than Wabash housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Wabash?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wabash.

Things to do in Wabash?
Wabash, IN is an Indiana town located along the Wabash River with a population just under 11 thousand people according to recent estimates from National Statistics Bureau (NSB). It was founded by General John Tipton back in 1834 as one of Indiana’s first settlements and has grown since then into a thriving community with many unique attractions including historic sites such as Chief Little Turtle’s Grave Site or Grissom Air Museum nearby Peru City which attract tourists all year round.

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.

 Wabash, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$47,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$136,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.66  Unlock26.38
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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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