San Marcos, Texas vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 78.0% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,011 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Goleta
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.0% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher