Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 2.7% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $77,042 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Washington, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower