Bakersfield, California vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 72.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $117,717 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Goleta
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower