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Storrs, CT vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Storrs?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 18.7 years older than in Storrs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Storrs?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 446.4% more expensive than Storrs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Storrs?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Storrs.

Things to do in Storrs?
Storrs is a charming town located close to Hartford that serves as home to UCONN’s main campus -- providing students with diverse educational opportunities along with recreational activities on its extensive grounds such as skiing slopes in winter months or summertime swimming pools plus plenty of green space perfect for picnics or taking part in outdoor sports.

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.

 Storrs, CTSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$23,964  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$279,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.56  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Storrs    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

E.O. Smith High School is located on a corner of the University of Connecticut campus. A substantial fraction of Mansfield school system students are the children of  More

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Storrs is a safe, clean, civic-minded town within the larger town of Mansfield. I believe your income (per capita and household) information is skewed downward because  More

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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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