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

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Are people in Monrovia older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Monrovia is 1.7 years older than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monrovia or Whittier?
- Monrovia housing costs are 24.8% more expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monrovia or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Monrovia is 1.1 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 Monrovia?
Monrovia, California is situated in Los Angeles county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Monrovia Canyon Park to the Arcadia Arboretum combined with stores like Monrovia Old Town Shopping Center and local food spots like Olive Garden

 Whittier, CAMonrovia, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,999329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.1%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 Monrovia    4 Reviews
Emily · Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice City
Over 16 years ago

It's like Mayberry RFD in a Los Angeles Suburb. I love it, we have all the conveniences, and in this older neighborhood, with many historic homes, it is not a place  More

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Dave · Monrovia, CA
Climate
Over 16 years ago

Best place to live in winters; hot in  More

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Marites · Monrovia, CA
Living in Monrovia,CA
Over 18 years ago

Monrovia is a nice little city with diverse culture and recreation, we have easy access to freeways and convenient public transportation. We are pretty much close to  More

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