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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Grover Beach, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Grover Beach?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 0.7 years younger than in Grover Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Grover Beach?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 135.0% more expensive than Grover Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Grover Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 6.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Grover Beach.

Things to do in Grover Beach?
Grover Beach, CA is a pleasant town south of San Luis Obispo featuring several spectacular spots such as Oceano Dunes SVRA perfect for exploring or Ramona Garden Park ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Grand Avenue Festival celebrating local culture with art and performances.

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.

 Grover Beach, CASanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$77,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Grover Beach    1 Reviews
sharon  · Arroyo Grande, CA
great area!
Over 15 years ago

This is an awesome, old-school, unpretentious, classic California beach town. But, ssshhhh...don't tell anyone. I've lived in several nice Cali. beach towns but this  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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