Goleta, California vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 40.0% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $45,034 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Vail
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Vail, AZ
Compared to Goleta, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher