Santa Barbara, CA vs Selma, 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
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Selma leads in cost of living index (115 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in median household income ($98,346 vs $53,874). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 86,499 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | R+4.4 |
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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D
66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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