Kula, Hawaii vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 15.3% cheaper than Kula, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $42,360 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kula, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Kula, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Kula, Hawaii
Kula, HI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Kula, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower