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Scarsdale, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Scarsdale?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 2.0 years younger than in Scarsdale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Scarsdale?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than Scarsdale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Scarsdale?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 26.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Scarsdale.

Things to do in Scarsdale?
Scarsdale, New York is found in Westchester County offering its citizens access to parks including Saxon Woods Park while also having shopping options near Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center plus multiple restaurants including La Bellezza

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.

 Scarsdale, NYSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$250,001  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,748,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time43.69  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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