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Eagle, ID vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Eagle?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 6.4 years younger than in Eagle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Eagle?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 100.4% more expensive than Eagle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Eagle?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Eagle.

Things to do in Eagle?
Eagle ID lies just east Boise at the foothills of Boise National Forest offering breathtaking views to residents and visitors alike who come here seeking both adventure or relaxation while exploring its numerous trails through forests full wildlife or winding rivers perfect for kayaking trips during summer months.

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.

 Eagle, IDSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$99,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$761,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eagle    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

So you want to move to Eagle? First thing to know is that early politicians had no clue about planning so the layout is horrible. There really is no town “center” save  More

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Over 9 years ago

Eagle is a nice area but completely inflated home prices for what you get. While maybe the prices seem like a steal if you're moving from expensive cities, it's  More

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There appears to be an error in the data presenting the average annual snowfall for Eagle, ID. I have checked several sources, and it appears there is usually a total  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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