Cost of Living Calculator - Stamford, Connecticut vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 26.5% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $88,531 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Goleta
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Stamford, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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