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| Measure | Santa Barbara | Whistler | Scottsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | 12°C / 20°C | -4°C / 17°C | 13°C / 34°C |
| Sunny days a year | 280 | 160 | 290 |
| Snow a year | 0 cm | 400 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 190 | 140 | 115 |
| Typical home price | US$1,900,000 | C$1,450,000 | US$750,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$14,250 | C$3,625 | US$4,500 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | Medium | Low |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Main industries | Tourism, university, tech | Tourism, hospitality | Health, finance, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 2h | 2h | 20 min |
| Ski hill | 3h+ | In town | 2h 30m |
| Beach or lake | 5 min | 10 min | 45 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | 20 min |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: High | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: High |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏄 Surf | ✓ | – | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | – | ✓ |
| 🌵 Desert | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | – | – |
| 🍷 Wine country | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏡 Small town | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| See homes | See homes | See homes | |
All figures are approximate and for comparison only: averages and estimates, not official statistics. Prices are in each place's local currency. Risk levels are illustrative; check government hazard maps (FEMA, NOAA, Natural Resources Canada) before you buy.