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American Fork, UT vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in American Fork?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 11.0 years older than in American Fork.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or American Fork?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 192.7% more expensive than American Fork housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or American Fork?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of American Fork.

Things to do in American Fork?
American Fork UT lies south Salt Lake City and has tons offer regarding recreational activities with easy access canyon trails, ski resorts during winter season and water parks during summertime!

Things to do in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara, California has something for everyone - from fantastic beaches to world-class shopping and dining experiences. Visitors can explore Old Mission Santa Barbara or take part in various water activities around Stearns Wharf.

 American Fork, UTSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$82,772  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$521,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for American Fork    4 Reviews

Corrupt and communist. They have the most corrupt police. They want to dictate every little thing you do, on your own property. I wish that the constitution meant  More

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Over 13 years ago

The schools here are awful. The school curriculum I endured was years behind anywhere else I've lived (Milwaukee, WI; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO). The teachers  More

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Over 18 years ago

it's hot in summer and cold in winter great during spring and  More

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Reviews for Santa Barbara    51 Reviews

I moved to Santa Barbara around 23 years ago to study at Brooks, which like most of the Santa Barbara that I knew—has been destroyed. Homelessness, drugs, gangs, high  More

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Over 4 years ago

I fell in love with Santa Barbara about thirty years ago and finally moved here a few years ago. Because of the price of homes, it is an expensive place to live. The  More

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If you like high crime, paying a $4,500 a month mortgage and crazy high taxes, this is the place for you. It’s too bad because it wasn’t always like this. When I moved  More

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