Vancouver, Washington vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 51.0% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,508 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Goleta
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower