Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 10.9% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,531 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Cambridge, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower