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New Rochelle, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in New Rochelle?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 1.7 years younger than in New Rochelle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or New Rochelle?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 95.1% more expensive than New Rochelle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or New Rochelle?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 15.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Rochelle.

Things to do in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

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.

 New Rochelle, NYSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$87,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$781,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Rochelle    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  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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