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Carpinteria, CA vs Kapolei, HI

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Are people in Kapolei older or younger than people in Carpinteria?
- The Median Age in Kapolei is 7.9 years younger than in Carpinteria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kapolei or Carpinteria?
- Kapolei housing costs are 28.3% less expensive than Carpinteria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kapolei or Carpinteria?
- The average commute for residents of Kapolei is 14.6 minutes longer 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 Kapolei?
Kapolei is a city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It has a population of over 38,000 and is the second-largest city in the state after Honolulu. Its name translates to “place of intoxication” or “place of rejoicing” and it's often referred to as Oahu's “second city.” Kapolei features urban development communities like the Ko Olina Resort & Marina as well as industrial centers along with beaches, golf courses, shopping centers and restaurants for its residents to enjoy.

 Carpinteria, CAKapolei, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,248329,725,481
 Median Income$78,349  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,206,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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 Kapolei    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Kapolei is located on the dry side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is the dry/sunny side of the island with very little rainfall. Kapolei has had an average  More

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