Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 16.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,125 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Goleta
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Boston, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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