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Lawrenceville, GA vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Lawrenceville?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 6.1 years older than in Lawrenceville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Lawrenceville?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 318.1% more expensive than Lawrenceville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Lawrenceville?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 15.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrenceville.

Things to do in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

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.

 Lawrenceville, GASanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$51,242  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$364,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 14 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  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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