Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 42.5% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $43,122 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Goleta, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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