Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 26.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,986 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Goleta
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower