Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 55.1% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $232,660 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Goleta, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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