Goleta, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 52.6% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $82,394 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Goleta, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  52.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
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  Personal
  1.3% higher
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