Watsonville, 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.
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Watsonville leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 33 min). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $72,295). Watsonville leads in crime level (10.9 vs 13.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watsonville, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1786) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 50,867 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $828,739 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $72,295 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+54.4 | D+32.9 |
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63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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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