What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Lowell, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Lowell, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Lowell, Massachusetts should increase to $101,332 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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LOWELL vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lowell, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 35.1% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $101,332 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell, MA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Lowell, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

155.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.0% lower

Commute

14.7% lower

Health

23.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% lower

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Lowell, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

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