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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Windsor, CA vs Santa Barbara, CA

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Are people in Santa Barbara older or younger than people in Windsor?
- The Median Age in Santa Barbara is 2.5 years younger than in Windsor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Barbara or Windsor?
- Santa Barbara housing costs are 96.4% more expensive than Windsor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Barbara or Windsor?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Barbara is 7.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Windsor.

Things to do in Windsor?
Windsor, CA - Windsor is a town in Sonoma County, California located just north of Santa Rosa. It offers a mix of rural surroundings and modern amenities with plenty of open space and lush vineyards. Residents enjoy local attractions like the Jack London State Park, wineries and golf courses as well as nearby fishing at Bodega Bay.

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.

 Windsor, CASanta Barbara, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,132329,725,481
 Median Income$123,277  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$776,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.43  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Windsor    1 Reviews
Marc · Windsor, CA
Well rounded
Over 19 years ago

Windsor has a little of everything for  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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