Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 25.5% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,746 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Goleta
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Happy Valley, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower