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Kapolei, HI vs Carpinteria, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpinteria or Kapolei?
- Carpinteria housing costs are 39.4% more expensive than Kapolei housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpinteria or Kapolei?
- The average commute for residents of Carpinteria is 14.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kapolei.

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.

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.

 Kapolei, HICarpinteria, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,289329,725,481
 Median Income$116,128  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$865,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.25  Unlock26.38
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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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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