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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Barbara, CA vs Maplewood, MN

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Are people in Maplewood older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Maplewood is 0.4 years younger than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Maplewood or Santa Barbara?
- Maplewood housing costs are 79.7% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Maplewood or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Maplewood is 8.3 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 Maplewood?
Maplewood, Minnesota is located in Ramsey county offering its citizens great recreation centers plus multiple shopping options like Maplewood Mall while also having nearby restaurants such as Baba's Grill.

 Santa Barbara, CAMaplewood, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,673329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Maplewood    1 Reviews
S. · St. Paul, MN
Close to everything
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Maplewood for 15 years. It has changed from a "family community" to more crime. Although that is happening everywhere. It is close to everything,driving  More

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