What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Transportation is 97% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Luis Obispo, California should increase to $56,949 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 13.9% more expensive than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $56,949 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than San Luis Obispo, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
97% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

97.3% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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