Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Kansas vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 151.0% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $188,300 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1002% more expensive in Goleta
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Sterling, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.0% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  968.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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