Visalia, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 51.2% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $105,855 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Visalia, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher