Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 36.9% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,433 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Goleta
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher