Baltimore, Maryland vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 69.4% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $135,553 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
417% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Baltimore, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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)
  542.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher