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Whittier, CA vs Sahuarita, AZ

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Are people in Sahuarita older or younger than people in Whittier?
- The Median Age in Sahuarita is 1.1 years younger than in Whittier.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sahuarita or Whittier?
- Sahuarita housing costs are 48.9% less expensive than Whittier housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sahuarita or Whittier?
- The average commute for residents of Sahuarita is 5.3 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 Sahuarita?
Sahuarita, AZ sits just south east from Tucson amidst lush rolling hills dotted by saguaro cacti covered mountains providing infinite opportunities for scenic hikes or off-roading adventures along dirt roads twinged with wildflowers making it an ideal playground for outdoors enthusiasts alike!

 Whittier, CASahuarita, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,524329,725,481
 Median Income$80,306  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%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 Sahuarita    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

This town is beautiful and charming and we have called it home for 6 years. With the backdrop of the Santa Rita mountains, plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping in  More

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In comparison to CA, everything is far less expensive. Homes are available at reasonable prices, gas is $0.50 to $0.70 less per gallon than CA, even groceries run about  More

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Over 15 years ago

Rancho Sahuarita is beautiful and great but not a very good place for young adults without children. This is a very family oriented community. Neighbors are not very  More

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