What is a pro or con of living in Goleta, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Goleta.

What salary do I need to live in Goleta, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $108,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $127,793 in Goleta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. GOLETA
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 18.3% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $127,793 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Goleta
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Goleta, CA

Compared to Washington, Goleta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

29.7% lower

Health

18.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Goleta, CA

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