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Santa Barbara, CA vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Santa Barbara?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 3.5 years older than in Santa Barbara.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Santa Barbara?
- San Dimas housing costs are 49.0% less expensive than Santa Barbara housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Santa Barbara?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 16.3 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 San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Santa Barbara, CASan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$89,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,525,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%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 San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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