Santa Cruz, California vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 12.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $61,297 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Goleta
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower