Ripon, Wisconsin vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 96.3% more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $240,492 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon, WI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Ripon, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.3% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher