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St. George, UT vs Goleta, CA

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Are people in Goleta older or younger than people in St. George?
- The Median Age in Goleta is 2.9 years younger than in St. George.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or St. George?
- Goleta housing costs are 143.0% more expensive than St. George housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goleta or St. George?
- The average commute for residents of Goleta is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of St. George.

Things to do in St. George?
St. George, Utah sits on the edge of the Virgin River just south of Zion National Park providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors - take a tour of nearby Snow Canyon State Park or enjoy some disc golf at Sunbrook Disc Golf Course.

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.

 St. George, UTGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$63,604  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$485,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. George    75 Reviews

Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  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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