Goleta, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $34,063 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Goleta, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  31.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% higher
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