Santa Barbara, CA vs Santee, 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.
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 17.8). Santa Barbara leads in walk score (61 vs 35). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 86,499 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+16.8 |
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
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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