Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 66.1% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $581,267 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Goleta
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower