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

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Are people in Lakewood older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Lakewood is 1.0 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lakewood or Whittier?
- Lakewood housing costs are 5.8% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lakewood or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Lakewood is 3.4 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

 Whittier, CALakewood, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,419329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.6%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 Lakewood    7 Reviews
Robert · Lakewood, CA
Sports Town
Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Debbie · Lakewood, CA
Great City
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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alexander · Lakewood, CA
my personal penion
Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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