Boulder, Colorado vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 6.3% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $74,427 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Goleta
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Boulder, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower