Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 85.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $222,323 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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