Portland, Oregon vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 16.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $105,159 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Portland, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower