Bel Air South, Maryland vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 46.6% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $146,635 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Bel Air South, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower