San Luis Obispo, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 42.7% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $43,003 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Detroit
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  112.8% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower