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Coos Bay, OR vs Goleta, CA

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Are people in Goleta older or younger than people in Coos Bay?
- The Median Age in Goleta is 6.5 years younger than in Coos Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or Coos Bay?
- Goleta housing costs are 285.5% more expensive than Coos Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goleta or Coos Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Goleta is 0.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Coos Bay.

Things to do in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay is a port city situated near Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area perfect for enjoying its stunning sandy beaches full of wildlife while providing access to different water sports from crabbing to kayaking among other popular activities such as exploring the historic buildings at Coos Historical & Maritime Museum and trying local cuisines in some of its unique restaurants.

Things to do in Goleta?
Goleta CA can be found north Santa Barbara full of scenic routes perfect for bike rides such as Camino Cielo Loop showcasing some breathtaking views alongside private gardens, art galleries & wineries giving vacationers a chance to explore area's culture.

 Coos Bay, ORGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$48,233  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Coos Bay    11 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

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My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

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Over 11 years ago

nice  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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