Goleta, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 5.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $99,130 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Boulder
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Goleta, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher