Compare: Goleta, CA and Stamford, CT

Goleta CA

127.6

Cost of Living

above US average

32,432

Population

16.93

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$113,889

Median Income

above US average

$1,532,997

Median House Price

above US average

$2796

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Stamford CT

114.2

Cost of Living

above US average

136,188

Population

15.18

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$100,718

Median Income

above US average

$554,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2175

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of Goleta

Beautiful coastal scenery
Strong job market in tech
Vibrant local art scene
Low crime rate reported
Great weather year-round
Close to UC Santa Barbara
Family-friendly activities abound
Welcoming, friendly locals
Active outdoor lifestyle options
Diverse community events

Cons of Goleta

High cost of living
Political divides among residents
Racism issues reported
Limited public transportation
Traffic congestion during peak times
Economic inequality observed
Wildfire risk in dry seasons
School funding disparities
Limited nightlife options
Expensive housing market

Pros of Stamford

Family-friendly parks
Various dining options
Plenty of kid activities
Strong job market
Good public schools
Great public transport
Active nightlife scene
Low crime rates
Close to NYC
Diverse community events

Cons of Stamford

High cost of living
Traffic congestion
Cold winters
Limited affordable housing
Higher taxes
Limited nightlife variety
Lack of cultural diversity
Political polarization
Limited diverse restaurants
Some areas less friendly