Cost of Living Calculator - Merlin, Oregon vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 61.1% more expensive than Merlin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $80,561 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merlin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Merlin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Goleta
than in Merlin, Oregon
Merlin, OR vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Merlin, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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