Bettendorf, Iowa vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 74.8% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $227,243 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Bettendorf, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher