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Mason, OH vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Mason?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 3.0 years younger than in Mason.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Mason?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 284.7% more expensive than Mason housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Mason?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mason.

Things to do in Mason?
Mason, OH lies just north of Cincinnati within Warren County boasting several public parks ideal for outdoor fun combined with excellent amenities like a great variety of shops and restaurants.

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.

 Mason, OHSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$110,833  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$396,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mason    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

our schools are good and also there are many culver's in this place. additionally, i have not been murdered which is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mason, in Warren County, has grown to be a fine city, and looks to improve in the future. The city was recently rated as the Number One suburban city in the Tri-state  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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