Frederick, Maryland vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 41.8% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,898 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Frederick, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower