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Whittier, CA vs El Segundo, CA

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Are people in El Segundo older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in El Segundo is 0.6 years younger than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in El Segundo or Whittier?
- El Segundo housing costs are 117.5% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, El Segundo or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of El Segundo is 7.6 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 El Segundo?
El Segundo is a peaceful beach city in Los Angeles county near LAX airport that serves up some serious sunsets as well as plenty of art galleries and museums where visitors can explore the city’s rich history plus plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like running trails lining El Segundo Beach.

 Whittier, CAEl Segundo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,243329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.75  Unlock26.38
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 El Segundo    2 Reviews

Lived in the South Bay my whole 62 year life .Manhattan Beach ,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach but the best of all has been El Segundo for the small town beach atmosphere  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have worked in El Segundo for 35 years, and lived here for 16. We moved here to find a friendly small-town atmosphere with good schools, and we have not been  More

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