Lubbock, Texas vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 120.8% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $176,654 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
487% more expensive in Goleta
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher