Auburn, Alabama vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 58.5% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $134,728 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Auburn, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower