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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Dana Point, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 9.4 years younger than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Dana Point?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 12.2% more expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 11.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

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.

 Dana Point, CASanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews
Bob · Dana Point, CA
Best quality
Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Craig · Capistrano Beach, CA
May-June cool & fog Fall's the best
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Forrest · Dana Point, CA
High!
Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for Santa Barbara    51 Reviews
Kitt · Alhambra, CA
ONCE BEAUTIFUL, NOW RUINED
Over 4 years ago

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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Griesel · Santa Barbara, CA
Beautiful and friendly
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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John · Santa Barbara, CA
A once great town goes downhill
Over 4 years ago

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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