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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Barbara, CA vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 9.4 years older than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Santa Barbara?
- Dana Point housing costs are 10.9% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 11.9 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 Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Santa Barbara, CADana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Dana Point    8 Reviews
Bob · Dana Point, CA
Best quality
Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Craig · Capistrano Beach, CA
May-June cool & fog Fall's the best
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Forrest · Dana Point, CA
High!
Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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