Goleta, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 57.4% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $204,630 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Goleta, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher