What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Transportation is 39% cheaper in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $46,097 in San Luis Obispo, 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.

SEATTLE vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 7.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,097 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Seattle, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

38.1% higher

Commute

39.1% lower

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.5% lower

Cost of Food

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