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Princeton, NJ vs Goleta, CA

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- Goleta has 61.8% less rainy days than Princeton.
- Goleta has 36.8% more Sunny Days than Princeton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Goleta scores 23.6% better than Princeton
 Princeton, NJGoleta, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  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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