Columbus, Ohio vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 79.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,525 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher