Goleta, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 46.4% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $26,796 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Houston
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Goleta, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower