Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Arvada, Colorado


The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 26.1% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $55,429 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Arvada
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Arvada, CO
Compared to Goleta, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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