Providence, Rhode Island vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 43.1% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $74,416 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Providence, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower