Santa Barbara, CA vs Windsor, CO
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
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 17.8). Santa Barbara leads in walk score (61 vs 25). Windsor leads in cost of living index (137 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Barbara, CA | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.8 (#1944) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 86,499 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,848,325 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $98,346 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | R+21.0 |
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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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73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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