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Owings Mills, MD vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Owings Mills?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 5.1 years older than in Owings Mills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Owings Mills?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 327.0% more expensive than Owings Mills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Owings Mills?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 16.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Owings Mills.

Things to do in Owings Mills?
Owings Mills MD lies just north of Baltimore providing both close access great downtown attractions nearby countryside perfect those who seeking best both worlds

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.

 Owings Mills, MDSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$87,376  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$357,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Owings Mills    6 Reviews

I have lived in Owings Mills for 22 years. I have experienced NO crime, with the exception of a stolen children's bicycle once. I live in a pleasant neighborhood with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in the Owings Mills community for 30 years (2010-1980) and this area is infested with gangs,drugs,shootings,and section 8 housing. Ever since they built the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Because of the rapid growth in and near owings mills. This city has seen a trnaformation in the cost of  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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