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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Vail, AZ vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Vail?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 0.4 years younger than in Vail.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Vail?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 273.3% more expensive than Vail housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Vail?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 13.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Vail.

Things to do in Vail?
Vail, AZ is an unincorporated community found northeast of Tucson featuring activities available at nearby Colossal Cave Mountain Park ideal for outdoor lovers including hikes up to panoramic views of the valley, horseback riding along canyon sides and even geocaching through its desert lands.

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.

 Vail, AZSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$107,470  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$408,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.23  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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