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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Barbara, CA vs Alhambra, CA

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Are people in Alhambra older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Alhambra is 2.1 years older than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alhambra or Santa Barbara?
- Alhambra housing costs are 44.2% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alhambra or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Alhambra is 13.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Santa Barbara.

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.

Things to do in Alhambra?
Alhambra, California lies in the western corner of Los Angeles County offering easy access to attractions such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum or the Gamble House.

 Santa Barbara, CAAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,174329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.15  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Santa Barbara    51 Reviews
Kitt · Alhambra, CA
ONCE BEAUTIFUL, NOW RUINED
Over 4 years ago

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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Griesel · Santa Barbara, CA
Beautiful and friendly
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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John · Santa Barbara, CA
A once great town goes downhill
Over 4 years ago

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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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews
Victor · Alhambra, CA
Yes
Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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mingxia · Alhambra, CA
good
Over 11 years ago

very  More

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Ken · Alhambra, CA
Average
Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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