West Haven, CT 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.

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

vs

Whittier

61.9

#1886 nationally

West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.4). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 165). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 33 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric West Haven, CT Whittier, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.7 (#432) 61.9 (#1886)
Population 54,790 84,143
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $368,011 $826,386
Median Household Income $72,827 $89,686
Average Commute 23.2 min 33 min
Walk Score 48 64
Crime Level 2.9 13.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 109 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored N/A D+32.9