Germantown, Maryland vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 54.3% more expensive than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,143 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Goleta
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Germantown, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher