Salisbury, Maryland vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 87.3% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,644 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Salisbury, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher