Goleta, California vs. Livingston, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livingston, Montana is 42.3% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $28,844 in Livingston, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livingston, Montana is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Livingston
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Livingston, MT
Compared to Goleta, Livingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower