Goleta, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 1.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $48,093 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Monterey
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Goleta, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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