Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.9% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $34,071 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Goleta, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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