Goleta, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 28.3% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $35,831 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Goleta, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower