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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Barbara, CA vs Des Moines, WA

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Are people in Des Moines older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Des Moines is 0.5 years younger than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Des Moines or Santa Barbara?
- Des Moines housing costs are 62.6% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Des Moines or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Des Moines is 13.5 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 Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

 Santa Barbara, CADes Moines, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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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