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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Sussex, WI vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Sussex?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 1.4 years older than in Sussex.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Sussex?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 297.3% more expensive than Sussex housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Sussex?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 6.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sussex.

Things to do in Sussex?
Sussex is an unincorporated community situated within Waukesha County Wisconsin boasting just over 12 thousand people. Home to several attractive parks including Village Park Lake offering biking trails that open up great views not just of its natural beauty but also some hidden gems such as a Victorian-style greenhouse too - perfect for family fun!

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.

 Sussex, WISanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$96,837  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$384,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.21  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Sussex    2 Reviews
Matt · Sussex, WI
Low Crime
Over 16 years ago

Good safe, place to live and raise  More

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sofia · Ankeny, IA
Sussex... a little hidden happy surprise
Over 16 years ago

Two years ago, when we moved to WI, we were looking at various areas to buy a house from Brookfield, Menomonee Falls to Mequon and Cedarburg. We were checking everything  More

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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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