Ridgecrest, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 61.0% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $119,124 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher