Campbell, CA 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.
Campbell
60.5
#1930 nationally
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Campbell leads in median household income ($141,794 vs $98,346). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 25 min). Campbell leads in crime level (13.4 vs 17.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Campbell, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1930) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 41,700 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,881,250 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $141,794 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 233 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+26.7 |
D-
60.5 Score
Campbell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,881,250
Population
41,700
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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