Appleton, Wisconsin vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 83.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $91,865 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Appleton, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower