Santa Monica, 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 Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in cost of living index (165 vs 273). Whittier leads in crime level (13.4 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 89,922 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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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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