Apple Valley, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 45.0% more expensive than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $108,739 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher