Goleta, California vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 45.5% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $123,636 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Goleta, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher