Whittier, CA Cost Of Living
Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Whittier, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Whittier has an overall cost of living index of 142 which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Whittier has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Whittier ranks as #5,649 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Whittier ranks as the #770 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Whittier Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Whittier | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 214 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 126 | 100 | |
Whittier, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Whittier | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $598,000 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,407 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $76,026 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 7.9x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Whittier Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.17 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.48 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $24.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Whittier Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.58 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.72 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.19 | $2.05 |
Detailed Whittier Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $22.6 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $66.25 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.48 | $2.34 |
Detailed Whittier Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.82 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $106.53 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $100.28 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $114.52 | $99.13 |
Detailed Whittier Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.32 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $52.6 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $138.7 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $176.01 | $175.64 |
Whittier SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Whittier
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Whittier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CA | 79,676 | 143 | 1.0x |
| La Habra, CA | 62,787 | 143 | 1.0x |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 62,507 | 133 | 0.9x |
| South Whittier, CA | 58,616 | 135 | 1.0x |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 55,386 | 156 | 1.1x |
| Cypress, CA | 49,137 | 154 | 1.1x |
| La Mirada, CA | 48,260 | 147 | 1.0x |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA | 26,121 | 134 | 0.9x |
| North Tustin, CA | 25,147 | 191 | 1.3x |
| West Puente Valley, CA | 23,555 | 133 | 0.9x |
