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Goleta, CA vs Urbana, IL

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Are people in Urbana older or younger than people in Goleta?
- The Median Age in Urbana is 9.8 years younger than in Goleta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbana or Goleta?
- Urbana housing costs are 86.5% less expensive than Goleta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbana or Goleta?
- The average commute for residents of Urbana is 0.7 minutes shorter 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 Urbana?
Urbana, Illinois sits within Champaign County giving residents access to parks such as Crystal Lake Park or shopping options at Market Place Mall.

 Goleta, CAUrbana, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,189329,725,481
 Median Income$104,830  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,178,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Urbana    7 Reviews

This town is horrendous. I cannot figure out why they think they are so important, as they wouldn't even exist if the college was not here. Just another worthless 40,000  More

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Over 16 years ago

Greetings: Urbana is a good college town to live but it comes with the usual dependency on the university for most of its cultural entertainment. Thankfully, it has a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Urbana really doesn't have much in the way recreation unless, your into the partying scene and even then there are only a few hangout places. Urbana is more of a  More

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