Portland, Oregon vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 34.6% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,485 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Goleta
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Portland, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower