Tucson, Arizona vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 61.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,825 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower