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Goleta, CA vs Lompoc, CA

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Are people in Lompoc older or younger than people in Goleta?
- The Median Age in Lompoc is 1.2 years younger than in Goleta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lompoc or Goleta?
- Lompoc housing costs are 58.7% less expensive than Goleta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lompoc or Goleta?
- The average commute for residents of Lompoc is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Goleta.

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.

Things to do in Lompoc?
Lompoc, California is situated in Santa Barbara county giving visitors great entertainment options around Pine Mountain Observatory and job opportunities through Tech Space SBC.

 Goleta, CALompoc, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,232329,725,481
 Median Income$104,830  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,178,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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