Goleta, California vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 5.6% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $94,444 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake San Marcos
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Goleta, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher