Reston, Virginia vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 29.7% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $259,389 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Goleta
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Reston, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower