What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Aptos, California?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Aptos, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Aptos, California could decrease to $36,659 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

APTOS vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Aptos, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 26.7% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $36,659 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Aptos, California

Aptos, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Aptos, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

32.1% lower

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Aptos, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Aptos, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

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