Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 17.8). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in walk score (61 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 29,959 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+26.7 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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