Charlotte, North Carolina vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 55.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $170,682 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Charlotte, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher