Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 20.2% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $59,856 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Goleta, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.