Goleta, CA Cost of Living


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Goleta cost of living score
154.7
More expensive
54.7% higher
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the California average
Goleta, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for California.

Goleta, CA

Housing costs in Goleta?
A typical home costs $1,178,400, which is 248.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Goleta costs $3,290 per month, which is 130.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Goleta?
To live comfortably in Goleta, California, a minimum annual income of $225,720 for a family, and $115,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Goleta?
Goleta, CA is known for its high cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the city has an overall cost of living index of 118.90 – which is almost 18% higher than the national average – and a grocery index of 122.45 – nearly 23% higher than the U.S. average. The housing market in Goleta can be especially expensive with the median home price coming in at $950,000, and rents averaging around $2,850 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. However, if you are able to find employment in the city or close by in Santa Barbara County then you may be able to offset some of these expenses due to the area's relatively high wages and salaries.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoletaCaliforniaUnited States
  154.7149.9100.0
  111.2105.1100
  113.298.3100.0
  350.2234.8100.0
  $1,178,400$733,500$338,100
  90.5%102.4%100.0%
  95.1133.1100.0
  142.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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