San Luis Obispo, California vs. Taunton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taunton, Massachusetts is 29.0% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $35,488 in Taunton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taunton, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Taunton
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Taunton, MA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Taunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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