Goleta, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 10.0% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $45,006 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Diego
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Goleta, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher