Goleta, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 26.2% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $159,378 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Goleta, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher