Fresno, California vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 72.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $258,761 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Goleta
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Fresno, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher