Goleta, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 42.0% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $28,984 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fresno
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Goleta, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower