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Ipswich, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Ipswich?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 114.0% more expensive than Ipswich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Ipswich?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ipswich.

Things to do in Ipswich?
Ipswich MA is an old seaside village northeast of Boston known for its scenic beaches like Crane Beach where visitors can play volleyball, explore tide pools or build sand castles all while surrounded by historic houses standing since 1800’s when exploring downtown Ipswich which also contains churches built before 1638.

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.

 Ipswich, MASanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$111,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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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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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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