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Charlottesville, VA vs Goleta, CA

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Highlights
- Goleta has 60.0% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Goleta has 27.4% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Goleta scores 18.7% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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