What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 268% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $37,500 in Brookings, South Dakota should increase to $69,063 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 84.2% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,063 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Brookings, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

333.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

39.7% higher

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. San Luis Obispo, California

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