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Whittier, CA vs Hermiston, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Hermiston or is it cheaper to live in Whittier?
- Hermiston is 45.3% less expensive than Whittier.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hermiston or Whittier?
- Hermiston housing costs are 55.8% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Whittier or is Health Care more affordable in Hermiston.
- Health related expenses are 21.9% more in Hermiston.
 Whittier, CAHermiston, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.5100
 Food & Groceries102.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.7100
 Housing220.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$330,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.3100
 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 Hermiston    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are looking at Hermiston for a place to live...keep on trucking because it sure isn't any shangri-la.Bad air,lots of pollen,too many illegals,too much  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is the average house cost in Hermiston and what is the weather?  More

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Over 16 years ago

Your data says Hermiston has 130 physicians per capita while the U.S. average is 170. Don't you mean 130 people per  More

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