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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Whittier, CA vs Carpinteria, CA

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Are people in Carpinteria older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Carpinteria is 3.2 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpinteria or Whittier?
- Carpinteria housing costs are 73.3% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpinteria or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Carpinteria is 9.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Whittier.

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.

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.

 Whittier, CACarpinteria, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,289329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.75  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews
fred · Whittier, CA
Happy Resident
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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JCANM · Whittier, CA
East Whittier City School District
Over 12 years ago

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

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Claudia · Whittier, CA
St Gregory the Great School
Over 13 years ago

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 Carpinteria    2 Reviews
steve · Carpinteria, CA
great place
Over 14 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Scott · Carpinteria, CA
Cost of Living
Over 19 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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