| | San Luis Obispo, CA | The Woodlands, TX | United States |
| Overall | 146.1 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.8 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 282.9 | 141.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $932,400 | $517,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.8 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.3 | 105.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for San Luis Obispo 
21 Reviews
MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY More
In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature More
San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country, More
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Reviews for The Woodlands 
24 Reviews
I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not More
Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying More
Great place. Multitude of things to do here. We even have an iceskating rink during the Holidays. The Pavillion regularly attracts national talent and is second to More
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