Santa Barbara, CA vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 28 min). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 17.8). Westminster leads in cost of living index (171 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 86,499 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+2.6 |
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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
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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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