Compare: Goleta, CA and Stamford, CT

Goleta CA

105.0

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

$1,516,229

Median House Price

above US average

$2400

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Stamford CT

115.7

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

$2200

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of Goleta

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

Cons of Goleta

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

Pros of Stamford

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

Cons of Stamford

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