Troy, Michigan vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 60.1% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,054 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Goleta
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Troy, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower