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Santa Barbara, CA vs Post Falls, ID

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Are people in Post Falls older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Post Falls is 5.0 years younger than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Post Falls or Santa Barbara?
- Post Falls housing costs are 70.0% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Post Falls or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Post Falls is 3.8 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 Post Falls?
Post Falls, ID is situated along the Spokane River providing residents with stunning views of Northern Idaho’s majestic mountain peaks. A charming city that has seen major growth over recent years, it is known for its wide range of outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting and fishing.

 Santa Barbara, CAPost Falls, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,162329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Post Falls    6 Reviews

In moving here I knew about the snow. Not a matter of if but how much. What I didn't know was how windy it gets and how often. I also didn't know about the dust. It's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here from Seattle in 2018. Even though the population is under 40,000 it doesn't feel like small town Mayberry. The biggest mistake I see happening is the building  More

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Post Falls had great potential; too bad the city planning committee blew it! It's such a disorganized bunch of housing communities built just what looks like where ever  More

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