Santa Barbara, CA vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 17.8). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.6 min). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $98,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 86,499 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+32.9 |
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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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