Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Merlin, Oregon


The cost of living in Merlin, Oregon is 37.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $46,549 in Merlin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merlin, Oregon is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Merlin
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Merlin, OR
Compared to Goleta, Merlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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