Goleta, CA vs Hackensack, NJ
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
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 29.1 min). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goleta, CA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1608) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 32,665 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,364,943 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $113,889 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+3.4 |
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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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C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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