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Santa Barbara, CA vs Prairie Village, KS

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Are people in Prairie Village older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Prairie Village is 0.6 years older than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Prairie Village or Santa Barbara?
- Prairie Village housing costs are 73.8% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Prairie Village or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Prairie Village is 3.1 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 Prairie Village?
Prairie Village, KS is a city located in Johnson County with a population of almost 3,000 people. Named for its nearby prairies, the community offers lots of activities like golfing at Falcon Valley Golf Club and shopping at the Village Shops. Other attractions include the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and the Museum at Prairiefire.

 Santa Barbara, CAPrairie Village, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,812329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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 Prairie Village    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I must admit - I am spoiled! Prairie Village, Kansas is such a wonderful place to live, we call it Perfect Village - and do so proudly! Not only is it a peaceful  More

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Over 17 years ago

Prairie Village is predominately an older community built in the late 50's early 60's. However, over the past few years several modifications, renovations, and  More

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