San Luis Obispo, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 44.1% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,925 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Columbus
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower