Santa Ana, CA vs Whittier, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 33 min). Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 310,227 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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