Arlington, Texas vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 53.5% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,746 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower