What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 136% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $79,825 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.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 59.6% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,825 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Traverse City, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

32.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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