Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 142.9% more expensive than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $236,170 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Goleta, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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