Westminster, 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.
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Westminster leads in average commute (28 min vs 33 min). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $80,271). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 13.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Westminster, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.1 (#1916) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 88,729 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,103,609 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $80,271 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
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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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