What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Transportation is 116% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $130,000 in San Luis Obispo, California should increase to $141,681 in New York, New York (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. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 9.0% more expensive than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $141,681 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
116% more expensive in New York
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. New York, NY

Compared to San Luis Obispo, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

58.4% higher

Commute

116.1% higher

Health

17.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.4% higher

Cost of Food

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. New York, NY

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