Austin, Texas vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 19.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,753 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Austin, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher