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SANTA MONICA vs. GOLETA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Monica, California vs. Goleta, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Goleta, California is
34.5%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,769
in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Goleta
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Goleta is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
51.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.0% higher
Commute
38.6% lower
Health
25.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% lower
Cost of Food
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