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
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower