Long Beach, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 2.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $19,447 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Long Beach, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower