Goleta, California vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 25.6% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $93,013 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Sterling
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Goleta, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher