Goleta, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 33.6% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $33,193 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbia
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Goleta, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher