San Luis Obispo, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 36.4% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $92,230 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ithaca
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower