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Carpinteria, CA vs Bellingham, WA

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Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in Carpinteria?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 7.1 years younger than in Carpinteria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or Carpinteria?
- Bellingham housing costs are 49.7% less expensive than Carpinteria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or Carpinteria?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carpinteria.

Things to do in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria, CA is a vibrant town southeast of Santa Barbara boasting a variety of landmarks including Rincon Beach Park perfect for hiking or Carpinteria State Beach exhibiting amazing wildlife; their annual event Summer Solstice Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 Carpinteria, CABellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$78,349  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,206,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carpinteria    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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