Shoreline, WA 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.
Shoreline
66.6
#1527 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Shoreline leads in crime level (5.8 vs 13.4). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 50). Shoreline leads in median household income ($106,184 vs $89,686).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shoreline, WA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1527) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 61,353 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $803,451 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $106,184 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
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66.6 Score
Shoreline, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$803,451
Population
61,353
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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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