Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 12.8% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $43,610 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Goleta, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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