Sonoma, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 8.9% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $109,329 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Sonoma, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower