North Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 6.2% more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,706 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in North Reading, Massachusetts
North Reading, MA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to North Reading, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower