Arlington, Virginia vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 4.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,730 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower