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Lubbock, TX vs Goleta, CA

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Highlights
- Goleta has 10.0% less rainy days than Lubbock.
- Goleta has 5.7% more Sunny Days than Lubbock.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Goleta scores 11.3% better than Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXGoleta, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny264  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  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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