Name: Vagabond Inn Whittier
Address: 14125 East Whittier Boulevard, East Whittier, Whittier, California, United States of America, Whittier, Los Angeles County, US
Price range: $102–$176 per night
Rating: 9.6

What guests think

At Vagabond Inn Whittier, reviewers consistently praise very clean rooms, friendly, accommodating staff, and recently updated, comfortable spaces at a reasonable price, with many highlighting the convenient location near shops, restaurants, and local destinations.

Common drawbacks include traffic and footstep noise, occasionally tight parking, and inconsistent Wi-Fi. Some guests report maintenance issues, dated fixtures or mattresses, occasional odors, and housekeeping misses. Expect a practical, budget-friendly stay with solid essentials.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention a well-kept outdoor pool and free on-site parking, though spaces can be limited at busy times. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and while the property is pet friendly, occasional elevator outages are noted.

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Johanna

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wi-Fi doesn’t work and there was hair in the room Nice staff though

10

Wu

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very clean and comfortable. Not enough parking space.

8

Lori

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean property that allows pets for an extra $15. It wasn’t perfect, but for the price it was comfortable and convenient. I’d stay here again for sure. It met our needs. :)

10

Jose

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay. Pool was a plus.

10

Gloria

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The best stay ever! Sooo clean. The rooms are large. The pool was big and water temp perfect.

10

Sandra

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay at a great price. The rooms are renovated and it is in a very convenient area. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and kind. Parking was free and it was easy to find an open space even when we came back later in the evening. We will definitely stay here again!

10

michael

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice place to stay. Very clean. Room very nice staff very helpful. Pool very clean and the property overall was very well kept and clean. Definitely heading back (next week)

10

Michael

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for the the second times in two weeks. Found the place to be very nice, clean rooms, clean and neat property and the pool area and pool was extremely clean and well kept. Nice place to stay. Affordable and convenient to shopping and the freeways. Will definitely stay again

8

Christine

Jul 3, 2023

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Pros: clean, walkable, comfortable bed, great hot water, nice pool Cons: poor internet and road noise

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Sandra Arely

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable bed. The parking was bad though after I think 6? There’s none you have to park in the street.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a standout theme, with many calling rooms and grounds very clean or spotless. A minority reported issues such as lingering odors, dirty floors, hairs in bathrooms, or worn linens.

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Alan

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Generally dirty and not well kept. Wall damage and signs of mold/discoloration. Room was musty with poor ventilation. Everything from the wall to linens felt moist. Wore socks while in the room, bottoms turned black after a walking on the floor. Weak internet, not suitable for videoconferencing.

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Jose

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean rooms

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Jimmy

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty restroom and they didn't offer to clean it or a different room very upset

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Gabriel

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in wasn't at smooth as I would have liked it to be. While still daylight outside the entrance was locked. I could barely hear the girl behind the counter. The coffee machine said that it would out of service but, the lady that was training the girl at the counter was making a cup for herself. The exterior was really clean and the staff was friendly. The room did have long hairs in the shower as well as the sink. Other that the hair the room was really clean.

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Martha

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Also really peaceful even though it’s located on a main boulevard. Bed was super comfortable.

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Maria

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Rooms are very clean and staff are great! Housekeeping staff gets down! Our room was clean and smelled freshly mopped everyday. We stayed 6 nights and they changed our sheets every other day. The pool was great and very clean.

10

William

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

This was my 4th or 5th stay here. The staff, from front desk to the Housekeeping crew are all incredibly nice and helpful. The rooms are very nice, very nice for a small, older motel. Updated, extremely clean. Housekeeping did a great job every day. You don't get this quality or service at far more expensive options. Will be booking again next year!

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Irma

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The first time I stayed here it was a normal older hotel. This time the room was dirty, there were spots on the floor that had not been mopped in a while. There was a bug crawling on the wall. One day the room was not serviced. The staff was not approachable. Last time the gal was super helpful in getting me into a room early as I had an issue with my travel. Very disappointed this visit.

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Amalia

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Nicole

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not great...barely servicable. I have stayed at this spot several times over the years but this year was a bummer. The room smelled like mold...and the bottom of my childs foot was so dirty, had to wash them multiple times and final convinced them to where socks. The bathroom had that old wet smell and thw curtians were dusty and stained. My man, who is acostomed to less than luxury, was grossed out. This is particularly odd. I think it was my last stay at this spot, which is unfortunate...many memories tied there.

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and generally comfortable, often with a fridge and microwave and sometimes quite spacious. Some guests cite street/upstairs noise, aging or sagging mattresses, noisy A/C, dated bathroom fixtures, and inconsistent in-room Wi-Fi.

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Joseph

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like it’s recently been renovated. Nice touches like the room fridge had a big enough freezer to get the ice packs cold again in my cooler. Fast wifi. My only complaint was I couldn’t figure out the tv

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Jennifer

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills motel style accommodations. The place was clean and very cheap by California standards. I just needed a place to sleep overnight and this was perfect. If street noise bothers you then this would be a difficult place to stay as it is quite loud.

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Kailene

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had two rooms, second floor and third floor. Service was exceptional from everyone we talked to, but mostly from the gentleman who checked us in. Stayed two nights, was well worth the money, even though some of the stuff needed some updating (i.e. the toilet lid had a crack in it, etc.) Loved that they had a working fridge/freezer, et

10

Marcia

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was bigger than expected. Would go back and stay again. Very small parking lot since it was full capacity.

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Tanya

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love how comfortable the beds are!

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Cynthia

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the stay wasn’t too bad. Price was great & it’s dog friendly. Parking is free. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to consider going elsewhere. The walls are very thin. I could hear people coughing & walking above me. The cars driving by are kind of loud too. At 10:30 pm one night it sounded like someone was using a leaf blower outside. Refrigerator & freezer are provided. It’s fairly clean. Shower is very dated & my shower clogged easily. The shower pressure was very low too. Staff was super friendly & the room was easy to find. Seemed fairly safe to walk around, but there was a homeless person sleeping alongside the hotel. Not too bad for the price though. Could use a little touch up in terms of the shower and thin walls, but overall, it was great. I’d definitely stay again.

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Laura

Jul 24, 2023

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The AC in our room sounded like a semi truck was I'm the room with us. The shower fixtures were falling off the wall. The room was clean and looked nice though

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Lucy

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, room was clean, comfy beds, shower was the best! Place was quiet as well. The only drawback was that we were on the first floor and you could hear the people above walking around, but it wasn’t too bad.

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Violet

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The AC was very noisy. Bathroom wall was peeling. Wifi was inconsistent.

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Tyler

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, freshly remodeled, and very spacious.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including assistance with early check-in and requests. There are occasional complaints about rude or absent front-desk staff and disputes over policies or deposits.

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Jonny

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very easy to check in and get to my room. Staff was nice and inviting.

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EVG

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Arrived late at 8pm. The attendant on duty was not polite and rude.

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Jose

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is awesome! And very helpful.

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Benjamin

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Helpful staff.

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Guy

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was there when we arrived. I even had a traveler ask me how do you contact the main desk. We used the phone. It seems that the front desk should be occupied full time in the afternoon when travelers arrive.

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Gerardo

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is horrible. Staff only cares about doing the bare minimum. Yes is not in their vocabulary.

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Louise

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful friendly staff who bent over backwards to accommodate us with an early check in. In fact they couldn’t do enough for us our entire stay! We’ll be back!

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Edward

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every time we've stayed, great service. 4th stay.

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Alicia

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I did like this hotel until the receptionist came knocking so loud woke my family up telling us we needed our room clean and it was not a request we had to get up and wait outside to get the room clean because we skipped the previous day. This never happens to us the day before we had woken up early for the same reason and waited for the housekeeping but no one came, I asked her about Friday and she said she left early but seem like if we cause the issue and was all our fault. We just felt embarrassed regardless of the fact that we take out our own trash and we physically went to the office to switch our towels. I did not like that the receptionist felt the need to argue and yell at us aggressively.

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Patricia

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, we were able to do early check-in and free parking.

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Location

Location is convenient for Whittier, close to restaurants, shopping, Rose Hills, and main roads. Being on a busy street brings some traffic noise, but many still found the area safe and easy to navigate.

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Russell

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, near restaurants, grocery store nearby, all within walking distance

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Jennifer

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills motel style accommodations. The place was clean and very cheap by California standards. I just needed a place to sleep overnight and this was perfect. If street noise bothers you then this would be a difficult place to stay as it is quite loud.

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JENNIFER

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Jose

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay! Near Uptown Whittier and Whittwood Town Center without all the noise.

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Sandra

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay at a great price. The rooms are renovated and it is in a very convenient area. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and kind. Parking was free and it was easy to find an open space even when we came back later in the evening. We will definitely stay here again!

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HueiMei

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to restaurant and reasonably priced.

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Terrill

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Locatioñ - close to Rose Hills Memorial Park

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marilyn

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice check in, easy and the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is located on a Main Street which makes it nice for shopping and restaurants.

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Darciann

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Biola college! Clean and comfortable room and good shower pressure. The front desk staff is very nice and appears to be the family that owns the property. The hotel is close to restaurants and shopping but is not in a walkable area.

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Joleen

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We'd stay here again. It's simple, right on the main road,easy to get around.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Amelia

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great! Answered all of my questions. Rooms were clean, bed was comfy and area was quiet. Convenient shops around for food/drinks; loved having a Dunkin Donuts next door for breakfast! Would definitely stay again!

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Russell

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, near restaurants, grocery store nearby, all within walking distance

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Virginia

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly. Good location near shopping stores and walking distance is a donut place.

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Krystal

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was clean and quiet. They only provided a single coffee pod and there was no coffee available in the lobby.

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Stephen

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms, clean and quiet property. Good location, food and convenience store within 1 minutes walk. 5-10 minutes walk to more good and shopping. Great value for money!

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HueiMei

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to restaurant and reasonably priced.

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marilyn

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice check in, easy and the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is located on a Main Street which makes it nice for shopping and restaurants.

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Mary Ellen

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn was very nice and the staff friendly and helpful. It would have been nice to have breakfast, tho.

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Darciann

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Biola college! Clean and comfortable room and good shower pressure. The front desk staff is very nice and appears to be the family that owns the property. The hotel is close to restaurants and shopping but is not in a walkable area.

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Jansen

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Family run and very friendly and helpful. Property is clean and tidy with all the amenities. You'll need a car, with a lot of large chain shops and restaurants close by

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Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$95
March	$95
April	$96
May	$103
June	$110
July	$109
August	$103
September	$99
October	$101
November	$98
December	$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $176	19 $134
20 $112	21 $107	22 $106	23 $109	24 $109	25 $122	26 $135
27 $111	28 $108	29 $106	30 $113

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $109	2 $129	3 $127
4 $108	5 $108	6 $108	7 $109	8 $105	9 $126	10 $138
11 $107	12 $108	13 $107	14 $107	15 $107	16 $129	17 $126
18 $108	19 $103	20 $107	21 $107	22 $103	23 $127	24 $126
25 $102	26 $106	27 $108	28 $103	29 $108	30 $126	31 $122

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