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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Watervliet, NY vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Watervliet?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 1.8 years older than in Watervliet.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Watervliet?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 509.0% more expensive than Watervliet housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Watervliet?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Watervliet.

Things to do in Watervliet?
Watervliet covers approximately 2 square miles (5 km2) across parts of Albany and Rensselaer counties with more than 10 thousand inhabitants amongst them taking advantage off rich historical background associated with previous Erie canal development stages found across central downtown street corners & scenic waterfronts encapsulated by vast preserved green spaces available for everyone .

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.

 Watervliet, NYSanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$46,205  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$250,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.55  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Watervliet    1 Reviews
kim · Watervliet, NY
vacant housing %
Over 15 years ago

While your % of vacant houses may be correct, I would like to know to % of vacant apartments. I own a number of properties in watervliet, and know alot of other  More

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Reviews for Santa Barbara    51 Reviews
Kitt · Alhambra, CA
ONCE BEAUTIFUL, NOW RUINED
Over 5 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 5 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 5 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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