Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs San Luis Obispo, California


The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 26.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $117,874 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Alameda, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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