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Whittier, CA vs Lynnwood, WA

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Are people in Lynnwood older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Lynnwood is 2.2 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lynnwood or Whittier?
- Lynnwood housing costs are 0.0% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lynnwood or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Lynnwood is 1.5 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 Lynnwood?
Lynnwood, Washington is located in Snohomish county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Scriber Lake High School while also having shopping options near Alderwood mall as well as multiple food spots including Taco Bell

 Whittier, CALynnwood, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,812329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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 Lynnwood    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

It rains a lot here. If you can handle the rain, the "3" months of summer is  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lynnwood is a small city of approximately 34,000 people located in South Snohomish County. It's a 20 minute ride to downtown Seattle from here. Many residents work in  More

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Over 17 years ago

This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent  More

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