Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 50.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $162,691 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Goleta
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Columbia, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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