Waco, Texas vs. Goleta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goleta, California is 125.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,392 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Goleta
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Goleta, CA
Compared to Waco, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.9% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher