New Orleans, Louisiana vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 52.3% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,132 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to New Orleans, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher