Kansas City, Missouri vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 102.7% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $131,775 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Goleta
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher