Goleta, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Goleta
65.8
#1608 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Goleta leads in crime level (5.6 vs 13.2). Goleta leads in median household income ($113,889 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in cost of living index (135 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goleta, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1608) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 32,665 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,364,943 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $113,889 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+19.5 |
D
65.8 Score
Goleta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,364,943
Population
32,665
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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