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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 13.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $30,995 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Boston
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Goleta, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher

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