San Francisco, California vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 27.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $54,775 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Goleta
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower