Goleta, California vs. Midland, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Michigan is 52.0% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $24,018 in Midland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Michigan is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Midland
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Midland, MI
Compared to Goleta, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower