Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 98.9% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $119,330 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Goleta
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  371.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher