Kent, Washington vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 29.9% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,413 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Goleta
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Kent, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% higher
      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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower