Goleta, California vs. South Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Whittier, California is 17.6% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $41,190 in South Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Whittier, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in South Whittier
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. South Whittier, CA
Compared to Goleta, South Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher