Bend, Oregon vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 17.8% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $106,040 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Bend, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher