Houston, Texas vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 62.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,194 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Houston, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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)
  295.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher