Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 67.2% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $200,600 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Goleta
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower