Sarasota, FL 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.
Sarasota
67.4
#1432 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Sarasota leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 33 min). Sarasota leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $68,870).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sarasota, FL | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1432) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 57,602 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,155 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $68,870 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Sarasota, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$413,155
Population
57,602
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Southeast
View Sarasota, FL →
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
View Whittier, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Sarasota for: