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West Bend, WI vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in West Bend?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 3.3 years younger than in West Bend.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or West Bend?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 14.9% more expensive than West Bend housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or West Bend?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 2.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of West Bend.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

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.

 West Bend, WIValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$66,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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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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