Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 25.3% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $93,987 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Goleta
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher