Santa Barbara, CA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 33 min). Union City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 17.8). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $98,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 86,499 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+53.6 |
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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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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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