Goleta, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 43.3% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $47,043 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Dallas
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Goleta, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher