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Santa Barbara, CA vs Holland, MI

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Are people in Holland older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Holland is 6.5 years younger than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Holland or Santa Barbara?
- Holland housing costs are 80.8% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Holland or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Holland is 0.6 minutes shorter 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 Holland?
Holland MI rests on the shoreline of Lake Michigan perfect for family trips looking for some sun & sand all while having easy access to Michigan’s Adventure regional theme park perfect for giving kids a day full of thrills and excitement!

 Santa Barbara, CAHolland, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,067329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.15  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Holland    11 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Like anywhere there is the good and dark side to living there. Having lived in the area before, going away for a while, and moving back in 2011 I have seen both. The  More

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I wanted to write this helpful addenum to my earlier comment about the city I work in, and the comminity I live in, nearby. Earlier on,I was being a little too negative.  More

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Over 14 years ago

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