Goleta, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 22.3% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $61,139 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Goleta, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower