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Santa Barbara, CA vs Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Are people in Rancho Palos Verdes older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in Rancho Palos Verdes is 10.6 years older than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Palos Verdes or Santa Barbara?
- Rancho Palos Verdes housing costs are 9.0% more expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Palos Verdes or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Palos Verdes is 17.0 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes, California is found in Los Angeles County providing residents outdoor activities around Point Vicente Interpretive Center and leisure sites such as Trump National Golf Club along with dining spots like The Point Cafe & Grill.

 Santa Barbara, CARancho Palos Verdes, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,316329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%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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