Fort Collins, CO 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Goleta
65.8
#1608 nationally
Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 192). Goleta leads in median household income ($113,889 vs $74,126). Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Goleta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 65.8 (#1608) |
| Population | 174,851 | 32,665 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $1,364,943 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $113,889 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+26.7 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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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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