Beverly Hills, CA vs Goleta, CA

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.

Beverly Hills

62.4

#1855 nationally

vs

Goleta

65.8

#1608 nationally

Goleta leads in crime level (5.6 vs 14.0). Beverly Hills leads in walk score (75 vs 44). Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Beverly Hills, CA Goleta, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.4 (#1855) 65.8 (#1608)
Population 30,974 32,665
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $3,713,864 $1,364,943
Median Household Income $116,771 $113,889
Average Commute 25.7 min 18 min
Walk Score 75 44
Crime Level 14.0 5.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index N/A 192
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+26.7