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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Estero, FL vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Estero?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 26.3 years younger than in Estero.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Estero?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 199.2% more expensive than Estero housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Estero?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Estero.

Things to do in Estero?
Estero FL rests at the base of Fort Myers offering plenty of outdoor fun from scuba diving around Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail to deep-sea fishing charters plus various wildlife preserves nearby like Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

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.

 Estero, FLSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$94,095  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$509,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.13  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Estero    2 Reviews
Marcia · Estero, FL
The Village Of Estero Fl , A Sunny Paradise
Over 1 years ago

Estero, FL is wonderful in every way. It is an upscale village sitting between SW Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, FL, and the posh city of Naples, FL.  More

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John · Bonita Springs, FL
Had enough of winter?
Over 19 years ago

A slice of paradise exists here in southwest Florida! Winters are warm with average highs in the 70s along with abundant sunshine. Morning lows average in the 50s.   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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