| | Atascadero, CA | Goleta, CA | United States |
| Overall | 146.1 | 154.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.6 | 111.2 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 113.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 218.9 | 350.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $696,500 | $1,178,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,010.0% | 9,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.8 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.7 | 142.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atascadero 
8 Reviews
Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California. More
Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near More
We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out.
BUT today 2015 is a lot different.
The homeless have 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
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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