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Edmonds, WA vs Whittier, CA

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Are people in Whittier older or younger than people in Edmonds?
- The Median Age in Whittier is 8.4 years younger than in Edmonds.

Are housing costs cheaper in Whittier or Edmonds?
- Whittier housing costs are 13.3% less expensive than Edmonds housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Whittier or Edmonds?
- The average commute for residents of Whittier is 0.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Edmonds.

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

Things to do in Whittier?
Whittier, California lies in Los Angeles County close to the Pacific Coast with plenty of historical sites such as Bailey House or Pennypacker Mansion for visitors to explore.

 Edmonds, WAWhittier, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,184329,725,481
 Median Income$96,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$803,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Whittier for over 15 years.Whittier is a great place to live. The City Council has spent millions on street improvements especially on the entrances to  More

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The EWCSD has some really good schools. Management needs some work, but great, caring  More

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I have been a parent at St Gregory for almost 5 years now, I am extremely pleased, the teachers have gone above and beyond to educate our children to the fullest to  More

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