Iowa City, Iowa vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 77.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,704 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Iowa City, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower