Ruston, Louisiana vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 120.5% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $110,272 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
503% more expensive in Goleta
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Ruston, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.5% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher