Santa Barbara, CA vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 17.8). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in median household income ($98,346 vs $66,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 86,499 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | R+21.1 |
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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
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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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