Englewood, CO vs Santa Barbara, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Englewood
66.2
#1571 nationally
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Englewood leads in cost of living index (129 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.5 min). Santa Barbara leads in median household income ($98,346 vs $79,375).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, CO | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1571) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 34,275 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,499 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $79,375 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+26.7 |
D
66.2 Score
Englewood, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,499
Population
34,275
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
West
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F
59.8 Score
Santa Barbara, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,848,325
Population
86,499
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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