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Lompoc, CA vs Whittier, CA

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Are people in Whittier older or younger than people in Lompoc?
- The Median Age in Whittier is 3.6 years older than in Lompoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Whittier or Lompoc?
- Whittier housing costs are 43.1% more expensive than Lompoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Whittier or Lompoc?
- The average commute for residents of Whittier is 8.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lompoc.

Things to do in Lompoc?
Lompoc, California is situated in Santa Barbara county giving visitors great entertainment options around Pine Mountain Observatory and job opportunities through Tech Space SBC.

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.

 Lompoc, CAWhittier, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,184329,725,481
 Median Income$60,234  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$486,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews

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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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