What is a pro or con of living in Goleta, Californiacompared to Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 210% more expensive in Goleta.

What salary do I need to live in Goleta, California copmared to Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts should increase to $79,270 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.

BUZZARDS BAY vs. GOLETA
Cost of Living Comparison

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 58.5% more expensive than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,270 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Goleta
than in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Buzzards Bay, MA vs. Goleta, CA

Compared to Buzzards Bay, Goleta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

176.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.9% lower

Commute

3.7% lower

Health

21.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts vs. Goleta, California

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