Sarasota, Florida vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 50.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $188 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Sarasota, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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