Goleta, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.4% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $108,923 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Austin
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Goleta, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower