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Whittier, CA vs Alamogordo, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Alamogordo or is it cheaper to live in Whittier?
- Alamogordo is 53.5% less expensive than Whittier.

Which city has more affordable housing, Alamogordo or Whittier?
- Alamogordo housing costs are 77.2% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Whittier or is Health Care more affordable in Alamogordo.
- Health related expenses are 0.1% more in Alamogordo.
 Whittier, CAAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.2100
 Food & Groceries102.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.8100
 Housing220.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$192,200$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.5100
 Miscellaneous133.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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